| 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 | $177.68 | 6.540% | $189.3003 | $189.30 | $189.30 | $189.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.32 | 3.751% | $164.2586 | $164.26 | $164.25 | $164.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.36 | 3.680% | $88.5012 | $88.50 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.32 | 4.256% | $165.0581 | $165.06 | $165.05 | $165.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.46 | 13.159% | $190.6277 | $190.63 | $190.65 | $190.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.90 | 3.225% | $36.0255 | $36.03 | $36.05 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.52 | 3.556% | $237.6817 | $237.68 | $237.70 | $237.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,012.56 | $1,071.4531 | $1,071.46 | $1,071.50 | $1,071.50 | |