| 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 | $182.37 | 8.200% | $197.3243 | $197.32 | $197.30 | $197.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.45 | 3.450% | $171.158 | $171.16 | $171.15 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.73 | 3.102% | $129.6301 | $129.63 | $129.65 | $129.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.62 | 13.185% | $84.4586 | $84.46 | $84.45 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.32 | 3.842% | $176.8637 | $176.86 | $176.85 | $176.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.51 | 5.864% | $251.4376 | $251.44 | $251.45 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.80 | 10.150% | $50.4487 | $50.45 | $50.45 | $50.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,001.80 | $1,061.3210 | $1,061.32 | $1,061.30 | $1,061.30 | |