| 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 | $164.38 | 5.369% | $173.2056 | $173.21 | $173.20 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.83 | 3.577% | $237.0152 | $237.02 | $237.00 | $237.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.87 | 10.146% | $151.8583 | $151.86 | $151.85 | $151.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.73 | 4.747% | $259.4897 | $259.49 | $259.50 | $259.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.81 | 12.665% | $53.8651 | $53.87 | $53.85 | $53.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.68 | 11.484% | $87.7156 | $87.72 | $87.70 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.34 | 9.752% | $189.1466 | $189.15 | $189.15 | $189.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,077.64 | $1,152.2961 | $1,152.32 | $1,152.25 | $1,152.30 | |