| 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 | $168.77 | 5.396% | $177.8768 | $177.88 | $177.90 | $177.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.80 | 11.750% | $219.924 | $219.92 | $219.90 | $219.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.67 | 7.610% | $225.6259 | $225.63 | $225.65 | $225.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.73 | 12.851% | $38.0646 | $38.06 | $38.05 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.77 | 6.432% | $101.9299 | $101.93 | $101.95 | $101.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.52 | 12.537% | $172.7668 | $172.77 | $172.75 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.48 | 5.510% | $206.2509 | $206.25 | $206.25 | $206.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,053.74 | $1,142.4389 | $1,142.44 | $1,142.45 | $1,142.50 | |