| 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 | $162.50 | 12.725% | $183.1781 | $183.18 | $183.20 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.86 | 13.378% | $275.3498 | $275.35 | $275.35 | $275.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.83 | 10.683% | $24.1621 | $24.16 | $24.15 | $24.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.89 | 5.703% | $246.1717 | $246.17 | $246.15 | $246.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.38 | 7.340% | $107.7479 | $107.75 | $107.75 | $107.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.88 | 13.522% | $77.0587 | $77.06 | $77.05 | $77.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.88 | 7.788% | $254.2503 | $254.25 | $254.25 | $254.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,064.22 | $1,167.9186 | $1,167.92 | $1,167.90 | $1,168.00 | |