| 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 | $166.72 | 5.178% | $175.3528 | $175.35 | $175.35 | $175.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.26 | 9.500% | $167.8197 | $167.82 | $167.80 | $167.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.25 | 10.447% | $259.8266 | $259.83 | $259.85 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.47 | 5.304% | $230.0576 | $230.06 | $230.05 | $230.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.69 | 7.516% | $153.4146 | $153.41 | $153.40 | $153.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.78 | 10.246% | $208.1224 | $208.12 | $208.10 | $208.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.89 | 11.131% | $65.445 | $65.45 | $65.45 | $65.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,164.06 | $1,260.0387 | $1,260.04 | $1,260.00 | $1,260.00 | |