| 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 | $166.65 | 3.125% | $171.8578 | $171.86 | $171.85 | $171.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.91 | 11.326% | $253.7231 | $253.72 | $253.70 | $253.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.66 | 11.751% | $39.8504 | $39.85 | $39.85 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.46 | 6.188% | $231.9783 | $231.98 | $232.00 | $232.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $93.72 | 9.589% | $102.7068 | $102.71 | $102.70 | $102.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.33 | 5.434% | $145.8469 | $145.85 | $145.85 | $145.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.84 | 6.268% | $262.3119 | $262.31 | $262.30 | $262.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,127.57 | $1,208.2752 | $1,208.28 | $1,208.25 | $1,208.30 | |