| 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 | $176.89 | 12.167% | $198.4122 | $198.41 | $198.40 | $198.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $205.50 | 5.605% | $217.0183 | $217.02 | $217.00 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.26 | 12.156% | $197.6862 | $197.69 | $197.70 | $197.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.47 | 4.757% | $128.2959 | $128.30 | $128.30 | $128.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.49 | 3.546% | $161.0037 | $161.00 | $161.00 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.47 | 3.392% | $34.6053 | $34.61 | $34.60 | $34.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.36 | 8.319% | $210.5288 | $210.53 | $210.55 | $210.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,064.44 | $1,147.5504 | $1,147.56 | $1,147.55 | $1,147.50 | |