| 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 | $163.94 | 5.282% | $172.5993 | $172.60 | $172.60 | $172.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.25 | 3.388% | $131.5612 | $131.56 | $131.55 | $131.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.67 | 7.268% | $260.3073 | $260.31 | $260.30 | $260.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.84 | 9.808% | $204.0672 | $204.07 | $204.05 | $204.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.45 | 10.223% | $188.9773 | $188.98 | $189.00 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.87 | 4.659% | $101.3832 | $101.38 | $101.40 | $101.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.94 | 7.696% | $260.5597 | $260.56 | $260.55 | $260.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,229.96 | $1,319.4552 | $1,319.46 | $1,319.45 | $1,319.60 | |