| 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 | $165.51 | 9.538% | $181.2963 | $181.30 | $181.30 | $181.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $182.91 | 10.551% | $202.2088 | $202.21 | $202.20 | $202.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.41 | 8.565% | $136.1514 | $136.15 | $136.15 | $136.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.26 | 6.542% | $253.847 | $253.85 | $253.85 | $253.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.74 | 11.403% | $115.5695 | $115.57 | $115.55 | $115.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.80 | 3.595% | $118.9271 | $118.93 | $118.95 | $118.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.72 | 12.143% | $260.9792 | $260.98 | $261.00 | $261.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,163.35 | $1,268.9793 | $1,268.99 | $1,269.00 | $1,269.00 | |