| 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 | $172.96 | 3.193% | $178.4826 | $178.48 | $178.50 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $122.51 | 8.515% | $132.9417 | $132.94 | $132.95 | $132.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.26 | 4.442% | $51.4481 | $51.45 | $51.45 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.26 | 9.682% | $218.5524 | $218.55 | $218.55 | $218.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.38 | 6.843% | $191.655 | $191.66 | $191.65 | $191.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.90 | 6.659% | $229.2102 | $229.21 | $229.20 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.63 | 12.800% | $194.7266 | $194.73 | $194.75 | $194.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,110.90 | $1,197.0166 | $1,197.02 | $1,197.05 | $1,197.00 | |