| 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 | $170.31 | 5.410% | $179.5238 | $179.52 | $179.50 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.64 | 12.351% | $202.9508 | $202.95 | $202.95 | $203.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.79 | 9.856% | $216.1856 | $216.19 | $216.20 | $216.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.33 | 12.312% | $196.9166 | $196.92 | $196.90 | $196.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.38 | 8.545% | $14.5233 | $14.52 | $14.50 | $14.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.29 | 12.744% | $175.0802 | $175.08 | $175.10 | $175.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.26 | 6.657% | $232.7896 | $232.79 | $232.80 | $232.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,110.00 | $1,217.9699 | $1,217.97 | $1,217.95 | $1,218.00 | |