| 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 | $175.30 | 12.789% | $197.7191 | $197.72 | $197.70 | $197.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.57 | 3.606% | $170.5044 | $170.50 | $170.50 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.66 | 11.141% | $146.3282 | $146.33 | $146.35 | $146.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.91 | 12.658% | $147.4806 | $147.48 | $147.50 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.30 | 6.718% | $209.4874 | $209.49 | $209.50 | $209.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.92 | 7.307% | $210.2359 | $210.24 | $210.25 | $210.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.60 | 3.626% | $171.6047 | $171.60 | $171.60 | $171.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,160.26 | $1,253.3603 | $1,253.36 | $1,253.40 | $1,253.30 | |