| 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 | $158.52 | 8.402% | $171.8389 | $171.84 | $171.85 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.56 | 4.742% | $101.1389 | $101.14 | $101.15 | $101.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.67 | 12.589% | $273.2197 | $273.22 | $273.20 | $273.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.77 | 8.498% | $49.6595 | $49.66 | $49.65 | $49.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.33 | 13.395% | $253.2451 | $253.25 | $253.25 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.61 | 7.132% | $218.1315 | $218.13 | $218.15 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.28 | 5.223% | $181.2782 | $181.28 | $181.30 | $181.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,142.74 | $1,248.5118 | $1,248.52 | $1,248.55 | $1,248.40 | |