| 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 | $172.99 | 4.752% | $181.2105 | $181.21 | $181.20 | $181.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.92 | 11.180% | $158.8985 | $158.90 | $158.90 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.98 | 8.314% | $90.9621 | $90.96 | $90.95 | $91.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.82 | 4.116% | $143.4927 | $143.49 | $143.50 | $143.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.63 | 9.612% | $229.7796 | $229.78 | $229.80 | $229.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.93 | 6.768% | $178.2278 | $178.23 | $178.25 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.82 | 5.604% | $217.3542 | $217.35 | $217.35 | $217.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,120.09 | $1,199.9254 | $1,199.92 | $1,199.95 | $1,200.00 | |