| 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 | $172.84 | 7.786% | $186.2973 | $186.30 | $186.30 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.99 | 5.534% | $144.571 | $144.57 | $144.55 | $144.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.56 | 10.255% | $257.5116 | $257.51 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.35 | 3.392% | $6.5654 | $6.57 | $6.55 | $6.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.53 | 9.508% | $268.875 | $268.88 | $268.90 | $268.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.52 | 8.250% | $59.0179 | $59.02 | $59.00 | $59.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.89 | 4.460% | $243.2769 | $243.28 | $243.30 | $243.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,082.68 | $1,166.1151 | $1,166.13 | $1,166.10 | $1,166.20 | |