| 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 | $154.88 | 5.171% | $162.8888 | $162.89 | $162.90 | $162.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.26 | 11.852% | $231.8245 | $231.82 | $231.80 | $231.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.60 | 5.686% | $234.2002 | $234.20 | $234.20 | $234.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.58 | 8.137% | $221.2267 | $221.23 | $221.25 | $221.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.42 | 8.373% | $176.0194 | $176.02 | $176.00 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.99 | 3.144% | $27.8386 | $27.84 | $27.85 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.59 | 6.717% | $183.1157 | $183.12 | $183.10 | $183.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,149.32 | $1,237.1139 | $1,237.12 | $1,237.10 | $1,237.00 | |