| 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 | $172.81 | 6.198% | $183.5208 | $183.52 | $183.50 | $183.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.38 | 10.387% | $253.2057 | $253.21 | $253.20 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.46 | 9.414% | $262.0028 | $262.00 | $262.00 | $262.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.77 | 4.241% | $150.9097 | $150.91 | $150.90 | $150.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.97 | 5.391% | $134.8689 | $134.87 | $134.85 | $134.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.36 | 7.400% | $93.8246 | $93.82 | $93.80 | $93.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.64 | 9.767% | $193.8924 | $193.89 | $193.90 | $193.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,178.39 | $1,272.2249 | $1,272.22 | $1,272.15 | $1,272.20 | |