| 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 | $166.70 | 3.655% | $172.7929 | $172.79 | $172.80 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.77 | 6.653% | $145.8693 | $145.87 | $145.85 | $145.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.79 | 5.859% | $42.1213 | $42.12 | $42.10 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.61 | 11.578% | $269.5836 | $269.58 | $269.60 | $269.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.71 | 5.444% | $190.5479 | $190.55 | $190.55 | $190.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.98 | 9.256% | $176.9729 | $176.97 | $176.95 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.80 | 5.874% | $208.36 | $208.36 | $208.35 | $208.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,124.36 | $1,206.2479 | $1,206.24 | $1,206.20 | $1,206.30 | |