| 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 | $172.30 | 4.418% | $179.9122 | $179.91 | $179.90 | $179.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.43 | 7.566% | $157.5089 | $157.51 | $157.50 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.54 | 3.255% | $198.8072 | $198.81 | $198.80 | $198.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.59 | 6.334% | $249.4489 | $249.45 | $249.45 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.90 | 8.772% | $163.0492 | $163.05 | $163.05 | $163.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.54 | 5.638% | $180.155 | $180.16 | $180.15 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.91 | 13.734% | $23.7818 | $23.78 | $23.80 | $23.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,087.21 | $1,152.6632 | $1,152.67 | $1,152.65 | $1,152.60 | |