| 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 | $172.77 | 5.349% | $182.0115 | $182.01 | $182.00 | $182.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.62 | 13.602% | $222.2282 | $222.23 | $222.25 | $222.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.52 | 10.105% | $15.9872 | $15.99 | $16.00 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.27 | 10.587% | $106.4621 | $106.46 | $106.45 | $106.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.60 | 10.237% | $197.9857 | $197.99 | $198.00 | $198.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.81 | 11.317% | $184.5747 | $184.57 | $184.55 | $184.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.76 | 11.389% | $208.0301 | $208.03 | $208.05 | $208.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,011.35 | $1,117.2795 | $1,117.28 | $1,117.30 | $1,117.30 | |