| 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 | $165.78 | 4.268% | $172.8555 | $172.86 | $172.85 | $172.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.64 | 12.191% | $247.5382 | $247.54 | $247.55 | $247.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.93 | 8.427% | $108.3511 | $108.35 | $108.35 | $108.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.79 | 12.620% | $219.3725 | $219.37 | $219.35 | $219.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.43 | 4.207% | $104.6551 | $104.66 | $104.65 | $104.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.90 | 5.232% | $108.2837 | $108.28 | $108.30 | $108.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.52 | 11.350% | $159.8095 | $159.81 | $159.80 | $159.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,027.99 | $1,120.8656 | $1,120.87 | $1,120.85 | $1,121.00 | |