| 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 | $164.72 | 4.695% | $172.4536 | $172.45 | $172.45 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.90 | 4.270% | $252.2291 | $252.23 | $252.25 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.76 | 12.781% | $30.1802 | $30.18 | $30.20 | $30.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $193.63 | 11.815% | $216.5074 | $216.51 | $216.50 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.30 | 12.413% | $245.3976 | $245.40 | $245.40 | $245.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.85 | 10.431% | $106.9524 | $106.95 | $106.95 | $107.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $103.58 | 12.455% | $116.4809 | $116.48 | $116.50 | $116.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,045.74 | $1,140.2012 | $1,140.20 | $1,140.25 | $1,140.30 | |