| 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 | $161.88 | 6.640% | $172.6288 | $172.63 | $172.65 | $172.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $213.50 | 6.181% | $226.6964 | $226.70 | $226.70 | $226.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.76 | 9.758% | $172.0566 | $172.06 | $172.05 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.45 | 10.859% | $110.2493 | $110.25 | $110.25 | $110.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.48 | 5.618% | $19.5182 | $19.52 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.31 | 3.361% | $143.9922 | $143.99 | $144.00 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.72 | 13.788% | $275.0484 | $275.05 | $275.05 | $275.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,031.10 | $1,120.1899 | $1,120.20 | $1,120.20 | $1,120.10 | |