| 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 | $172.72 | 5.719% | $182.5979 | $182.60 | $182.60 | $182.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.82 | 3.275% | $242.5104 | $242.51 | $242.50 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.37 | 4.347% | $144.3849 | $144.38 | $144.40 | $144.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.72 | 5.648% | $24.0032 | $24.00 | $24.00 | $24.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.26 | 4.821% | $174.2754 | $174.28 | $174.30 | $174.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.81 | 6.240% | $235.6509 | $235.65 | $235.65 | $235.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.59 | 12.742% | $156.2491 | $156.25 | $156.25 | $156.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,095.29 | $1,159.6718 | $1,159.67 | $1,159.70 | $1,159.70 | |