| 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 | $170.65 | 7.544% | $183.5238 | $183.52 | $183.50 | $183.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.67 | 5.693% | $196.2402 | $196.24 | $196.25 | $196.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.41 | 5.196% | $195.0439 | $195.04 | $195.05 | $195.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.47 | 10.608% | $69.0968 | $69.10 | $69.10 | $69.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.94 | 11.173% | $197.8212 | $197.82 | $197.80 | $197.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.87 | 12.629% | $269.0369 | $269.04 | $269.05 | $269.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.75 | 13.660% | $200.8941 | $200.89 | $200.90 | $200.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,197.76 | $1,311.6569 | $1,311.65 | $1,311.65 | $1,311.50 | |