| 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 | $165.93 | 5.526% | $175.0993 | $175.10 | $175.10 | $175.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.74 | 9.233% | $205.074 | $205.07 | $205.05 | $205.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.97 | 13.343% | $182.4482 | $182.45 | $182.45 | $182.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.80 | 11.464% | $28.7577 | $28.76 | $28.75 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.50 | 9.409% | $241.2468 | $241.25 | $241.25 | $241.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.86 | 5.657% | $212.2227 | $212.22 | $212.20 | $212.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.47 | 4.483% | $244.9813 | $244.98 | $245.00 | $245.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,196.27 | $1,289.8300 | $1,289.83 | $1,289.80 | $1,289.80 | |