| 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 | $164.27 | 5.226% | $172.8548 | $172.85 | $172.85 | $172.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.62 | 10.315% | $145.1966 | $145.20 | $145.20 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.63 | 10.354% | $173.951 | $173.95 | $173.95 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $94.67 | 7.511% | $101.7807 | $101.78 | $101.80 | $101.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.79 | 4.640% | $208.0139 | $208.01 | $208.00 | $208.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.43 | 5.851% | $65.0243 | $65.02 | $65.00 | $65.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.25 | 13.510% | $221.6283 | $221.63 | $221.65 | $221.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,003.66 | $1,088.4496 | $1,088.44 | $1,088.45 | $1,088.50 | |