| 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 | $217.33 | 6.365% | $231.1631 | $231.16 | $231.15 | $231.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.26 | 3.446% | $127.5075 | $127.51 | $127.50 | $127.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $119.45 | 4.531% | $124.8623 | $124.86 | $124.85 | $124.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.79 | 12.500% | $182.0138 | $182.01 | $182.00 | $182.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.97 | 8.352% | $132.1569 | $132.16 | $132.15 | $132.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $105.52 | 9.842% | $115.9053 | $115.91 | $115.90 | $115.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.87 | 7.838% | $268.3764 | $268.38 | $268.40 | $268.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,098.19 | $1,181.9853 | $1,181.99 | $1,181.95 | $1,182.10 | |