| 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 | $172.63 | 5.270% | $181.7276 | $181.73 | $181.75 | $181.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.52 | 9.799% | $177.3473 | $177.35 | $177.35 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.90 | 8.750% | $255.4538 | $255.45 | $255.45 | $255.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.67 | 3.375% | $165.0589 | $165.06 | $165.05 | $165.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.25 | 5.568% | $188.175 | $188.18 | $188.20 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.94 | 8.807% | $132.6793 | $132.68 | $132.70 | $132.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.60 | 5.556% | $198.0231 | $198.02 | $198.00 | $198.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,216.51 | $1,298.4650 | $1,298.47 | $1,298.50 | $1,298.50 | |