| 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 | $172.48 | 5.525% | $182.0095 | $182.01 | $182.00 | $182.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.46 | 8.752% | $162.5407 | $162.54 | $162.55 | $162.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.77 | 12.110% | $153.3328 | $153.33 | $153.35 | $153.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.98 | 6.565% | $254.669 | $254.67 | $254.65 | $254.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.90 | 8.568% | $41.1473 | $41.15 | $41.15 | $41.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.64 | 7.248% | $175.5006 | $175.50 | $175.50 | $175.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.65 | 3.704% | $117.8596 | $117.86 | $117.85 | $117.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,012.88 | $1,087.0595 | $1,087.06 | $1,087.05 | $1,087.00 | |