| 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 | $158.35 | 5.610% | $167.2334 | $167.23 | $167.25 | $167.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.55 | 13.735% | $251.9799 | $251.98 | $252.00 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.67 | 12.299% | $241.0723 | $241.07 | $241.05 | $241.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.33 | 13.238% | $137.3917 | $137.39 | $137.40 | $137.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.43 | 7.599% | $199.5208 | $199.52 | $199.50 | $199.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.40 | 10.437% | $126.3399 | $126.34 | $126.35 | $126.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.47 | 7.839% | $27.4666 | $27.47 | $27.45 | $27.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,041.20 | $1,151.0046 | $1,151.00 | $1,151.00 | $1,151.00 | |