| 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 | $20.25 | 13.665% | $23.0172 | $23.02 | $23.00 | $23.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $181.98 | 5.531% | $192.0453 | $192.05 | $192.05 | $192.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.88 | 4.707% | $256.4065 | $256.41 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.42 | 12.592% | $261.6863 | $261.69 | $261.70 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.70 | 5.498% | $116.7863 | $116.79 | $116.80 | $116.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.66 | 12.630% | $137.0257 | $137.03 | $137.05 | $137.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.94 | 8.630% | $174.8291 | $174.83 | $174.85 | $174.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,072.83 | $1,161.7964 | $1,161.82 | $1,161.85 | $1,161.70 | |