| 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 | $153.59 | 12.750% | $173.1727 | $173.17 | $173.15 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.93 | 11.812% | $130.7418 | $130.74 | $130.75 | $130.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.76 | 10.427% | $148.8114 | $148.81 | $148.80 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.53 | 5.708% | $182.378 | $182.38 | $182.40 | $182.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.48 | 5.397% | $203.9221 | $203.92 | $203.90 | $203.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.96 | 9.440% | $214.4586 | $214.46 | $214.45 | $214.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.39 | 9.853% | $217.9374 | $217.94 | $217.95 | $217.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,165.64 | $1,271.4220 | $1,271.42 | $1,271.40 | $1,271.40 | |