| 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 | $173.36 | 5.123% | $182.2412 | $182.24 | $182.25 | $182.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.37 | 13.167% | $230.1477 | $230.15 | $230.15 | $230.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.63 | 3.514% | $165.2394 | $165.24 | $165.25 | $165.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.86 | 8.843% | $6.3782 | $6.38 | $6.40 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.82 | 11.442% | $220.4546 | $220.45 | $220.45 | $220.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.72 | 7.254% | $230.2958 | $230.30 | $230.30 | $230.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.49 | 6.136% | $135.3128 | $135.31 | $135.30 | $135.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,082.25 | $1,170.0697 | $1,170.07 | $1,170.10 | $1,170.00 | |