| 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 | $165.72 | 6.389% | $176.3079 | $176.31 | $176.30 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.84 | 7.799% | $250.9992 | $251.00 | $251.00 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.77 | 11.489% | $36.5349 | $36.53 | $36.55 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.90 | 10.611% | $200.0953 | $200.10 | $200.10 | $200.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.51 | 5.536% | $204.2227 | $204.22 | $204.20 | $204.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.45 | 13.763% | $200.7348 | $200.73 | $200.75 | $200.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.82 | 13.239% | $161.7279 | $161.73 | $161.75 | $161.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,125.01 | $1,230.6227 | $1,230.62 | $1,230.65 | $1,230.50 | |