| 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 | $172.45 | 5.684% | $182.2521 | $182.25 | $182.25 | $182.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.49 | 11.259% | $260.8912 | $260.89 | $260.90 | $260.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.98 | 8.833% | $214.3792 | $214.38 | $214.40 | $214.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.48 | 3.824% | $53.4486 | $53.45 | $53.45 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.97 | 7.373% | $210.4189 | $210.42 | $210.40 | $210.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.36 | 9.495% | $187.6306 | $187.63 | $187.65 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.81 | 11.198% | $251.0962 | $251.10 | $251.10 | $251.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,248.54 | $1,360.1168 | $1,360.12 | $1,360.15 | $1,360.10 | |