| 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 | $161.63 | 6.719% | $172.4899 | $172.49 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.80 | 3.136% | $209.1598 | $209.16 | $209.15 | $209.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.62 | 7.205% | $122.8784 | $122.88 | $122.90 | $122.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.95 | 8.665% | $187.9361 | $187.94 | $187.95 | $187.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.87 | 10.217% | $182.8169 | $182.82 | $182.80 | $182.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.26 | 9.782% | $152.8824 | $152.88 | $152.90 | $152.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.97 | 11.519% | $154.978 | $154.98 | $155.00 | $155.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,096.10 | $1,183.1415 | $1,183.15 | $1,183.20 | $1,183.20 | |