| 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 | $169.37 | 6.398% | $180.2063 | $180.21 | $180.20 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.52 | 6.849% | $217.4591 | $217.46 | $217.45 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.70 | 9.354% | $194.3221 | $194.32 | $194.30 | $194.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.40 | 6.285% | $93.9559 | $93.96 | $93.95 | $94.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.56 | 11.136% | $92.8652 | $92.87 | $92.85 | $92.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.72 | 13.653% | $86.0581 | $86.06 | $86.05 | $86.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.33 | 3.814% | $247.4199 | $247.42 | $247.40 | $247.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,036.60 | $1,112.2866 | $1,112.30 | $1,112.20 | $1,112.40 | |