| 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 | $218.25 | 5.736% | $230.7688 | $230.77 | $230.75 | $230.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.25 | 5.317% | $197.2061 | $197.21 | $197.20 | $197.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.49 | 8.170% | $164.9484 | $164.95 | $164.95 | $164.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.53 | 13.158% | $44.7314 | $44.73 | $44.75 | $44.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.53 | 7.475% | $131.6891 | $131.69 | $131.70 | $131.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.74 | 10.685% | $233.2576 | $233.26 | $233.25 | $233.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.97 | 11.225% | $170.1409 | $170.14 | $170.15 | $170.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,083.76 | $1,172.7423 | $1,172.75 | $1,172.75 | $1,172.70 | |