| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $165.30 | 11.285% | $183.9541 | $183.95 | $183.95 | $184.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.66 | 5.862% | $173.2537 | $173.25 | $173.25 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.97 | 3.300% | $27.86 | $27.86 | $27.85 | $27.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.68 | 10.843% | $139.3075 | $139.31 | $139.30 | $139.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.35 | 8.533% | $260.8591 | $260.86 | $260.85 | $260.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.68 | 7.792% | $269.1351 | $269.14 | $269.15 | $269.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.84 | 12.643% | $169.9107 | $169.91 | $169.90 | $169.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,122.48 | $1,224.2802 | $1,224.28 | $1,224.25 | $1,224.40 | |