| 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 | $163.25 | 5.870% | $172.8328 | $172.83 | $172.85 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $213.74 | 3.272% | $220.7336 | $220.73 | $220.75 | $220.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.37 | 9.215% | $231.9399 | $231.94 | $231.95 | $231.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.88 | 13.248% | $205.9755 | $205.98 | $206.00 | $206.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $66.45 | 6.245% | $70.5998 | $70.60 | $70.60 | $70.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.93 | 8.230% | $248.8532 | $248.85 | $248.85 | $248.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.36 | 12.427% | $42.0027 | $42.00 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,104.98 | $1,192.9375 | $1,192.93 | $1,193.00 | $1,192.90 | |