| 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 | $168.99 | 5.473% | $178.2388 | $178.24 | $178.25 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.73 | 6.745% | $134.2105 | $134.21 | $134.20 | $134.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.79 | 3.652% | $104.4709 | $104.47 | $104.45 | $104.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.92 | 6.753% | $242.2439 | $242.24 | $242.25 | $242.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.36 | 8.741% | $246.1461 | $246.15 | $246.15 | $246.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.52 | 12.162% | $99.2858 | $99.29 | $99.30 | $99.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.78 | 10.488% | $186.4816 | $186.48 | $186.50 | $186.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,106.09 | $1,191.0776 | $1,191.08 | $1,191.10 | $1,191.00 | |