| 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 | $172.30 | 11.731% | $192.5125 | $192.51 | $192.50 | $192.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.34 | 9.862% | $175.0541 | $175.05 | $175.05 | $175.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $109.40 | 3.164% | $112.8614 | $112.86 | $112.85 | $112.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.36 | 8.637% | $186.1604 | $186.16 | $186.15 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.61 | 11.622% | $198.2518 | $198.25 | $198.25 | $198.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.41 | 5.565% | $237.9541 | $237.95 | $237.95 | $238.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.66 | 5.144% | $165.77 | $165.77 | $165.75 | $165.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,173.08 | $1,268.5643 | $1,268.55 | $1,268.50 | $1,268.80 | |