| 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 | $57.34 | 8.534% | $62.2334 | $62.23 | $62.25 | $62.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.63 | 4.690% | $175.4918 | $175.49 | $175.50 | $175.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.80 | 9.765% | $203.9434 | $203.94 | $203.95 | $203.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.85 | 11.305% | $246.9301 | $246.93 | $246.95 | $246.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.79 | 8.288% | $179.5307 | $179.53 | $179.55 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.60 | 10.764% | $146.8731 | $146.87 | $146.85 | $146.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.72 | 10.687% | $182.3236 | $182.32 | $182.30 | $182.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,095.73 | $1,197.3261 | $1,197.31 | $1,197.35 | $1,197.20 | |