| 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 | $183.33 | 9.863% | $201.4118 | $201.41 | $201.40 | $201.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.34 | 3.731% | $175.6581 | $175.66 | $175.65 | $175.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.90 | 13.176% | $101.7452 | $101.75 | $101.75 | $101.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.62 | 7.593% | $210.4734 | $210.47 | $210.45 | $210.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.86 | 6.209% | $174.0341 | $174.03 | $174.05 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.35 | 5.288% | $7.7387 | $7.74 | $7.75 | $7.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.35 | 8.454% | $267.1764 | $267.18 | $267.20 | $267.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,055.75 | $1,138.2377 | $1,138.24 | $1,138.25 | $1,138.20 | |