| 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 | $171.60 | 6.525% | $182.7969 | $182.80 | $182.80 | $182.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.28 | 13.207% | $208.6179 | $208.62 | $208.60 | $208.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.56 | 4.127% | $200.507 | $200.51 | $200.50 | $200.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $89.36 | 9.385% | $97.7464 | $97.75 | $97.75 | $97.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.42 | 13.814% | $149.5744 | $149.57 | $149.55 | $149.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.68 | 12.300% | $261.2996 | $261.30 | $261.30 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $22.92 | 6.173% | $24.3349 | $24.33 | $24.35 | $24.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,024.82 | $1,124.8771 | $1,124.88 | $1,124.85 | $1,124.80 | |