| 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 | $172.77 | 5.361% | $182.0322 | $182.03 | $182.05 | $182.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.49 | 4.719% | $168.0635 | $168.06 | $168.05 | $168.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.31 | 3.781% | $20.0401 | $20.04 | $20.05 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.47 | 3.834% | $158.3157 | $158.32 | $158.30 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.84 | 7.481% | $250.2588 | $250.26 | $250.25 | $250.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.69 | 8.666% | $256.1149 | $256.11 | $256.10 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.30 | 10.411% | $179.1971 | $179.20 | $179.20 | $179.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,135.87 | $1,214.0223 | $1,214.02 | $1,214.00 | $1,214.00 | |