| 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 | $172.83 | 5.454% | $182.2561 | $182.26 | $182.25 | $182.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.55 | 6.440% | $166.6318 | $166.63 | $166.65 | $166.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.89 | 8.364% | $146.1722 | $146.17 | $146.15 | $146.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.88 | 7.235% | $130.698 | $130.70 | $130.70 | $130.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.41 | 10.434% | $216.9034 | $216.90 | $216.90 | $216.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.35 | 4.817% | $20.2821 | $20.28 | $20.30 | $20.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.94 | 8.614% | $219.3351 | $219.34 | $219.35 | $219.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,003.85 | $1,082.2787 | $1,082.28 | $1,082.30 | $1,082.30 | |