| 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 | $161.37 | 7.196% | $172.9822 | $172.98 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.54 | 12.568% | $148.0719 | $148.07 | $148.05 | $148.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.31 | 3.840% | $178.9267 | $178.93 | $178.95 | $178.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.49 | 5.752% | $163.3763 | $163.38 | $163.40 | $163.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.32 | 13.745% | $100.4596 | $100.46 | $100.45 | $100.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.64 | 3.816% | $63.9922 | $63.99 | $64.00 | $64.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.39 | 10.487% | $260.0753 | $260.08 | $260.10 | $260.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,005.06 | $1,087.8842 | $1,087.89 | $1,087.95 | $1,088.00 | |