| 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 | $165.35 | 4.494% | $172.7808 | $172.78 | $172.80 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.59 | 12.254% | $106.1811 | $106.18 | $106.20 | $106.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.99 | 9.458% | $252.837 | $252.84 | $252.85 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.76 | 6.164% | $180.224 | $180.22 | $180.20 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.71 | 8.677% | $209.4314 | $209.43 | $209.45 | $209.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.41 | 8.547% | $158.9237 | $158.92 | $158.90 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.79 | 6.790% | $213.3557 | $213.36 | $213.35 | $213.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,199.60 | $1,293.7337 | $1,293.73 | $1,293.75 | $1,293.70 | |