| 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 | $168.61 | 8.672% | $183.2319 | $183.23 | $183.25 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $91.66 | 4.213% | $95.5216 | $95.52 | $95.50 | $95.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.54 | 12.357% | $265.7692 | $265.77 | $265.75 | $265.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.86 | 5.426% | $225.464 | $225.46 | $225.45 | $225.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.65 | 13.750% | $180.4644 | $180.46 | $180.45 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.79 | 9.628% | $122.5531 | $122.55 | $122.55 | $122.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.25 | 4.578% | $179.0898 | $179.09 | $179.10 | $179.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,152.36 | $1,252.0940 | $1,252.08 | $1,252.05 | $1,252.20 | |