| 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 | $165.27 | 4.500% | $172.7072 | $172.71 | $172.70 | $172.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.40 | 11.447% | $75.1153 | $75.12 | $75.10 | $75.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.82 | 8.287% | $201.2189 | $201.22 | $201.20 | $201.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.90 | 12.212% | $122.1989 | $122.20 | $122.20 | $122.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.37 | 12.709% | $229.2163 | $229.22 | $229.20 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.78 | 8.624% | $175.7319 | $175.73 | $175.75 | $175.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.46 | 12.267% | $166.6716 | $166.67 | $166.65 | $166.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,041.00 | $1,142.8601 | $1,142.87 | $1,142.80 | $1,142.80 | |