| 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 | $169.72 | 5.438% | $178.9494 | $178.95 | $178.95 | $178.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.98 | 9.200% | $177.9742 | $177.97 | $177.95 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.42 | 8.499% | $172.9691 | $172.97 | $172.95 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.25 | 7.748% | $259.9421 | $259.94 | $259.95 | $259.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.53 | 6.489% | $21.8622 | $21.86 | $21.85 | $21.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.79 | 10.440% | $249.3625 | $249.36 | $249.35 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.96 | 3.241% | $228.1213 | $228.12 | $228.10 | $228.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,200.65 | $1,289.1808 | $1,289.17 | $1,289.10 | $1,289.20 | |