| 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 | $171.56 | 3.522% | $177.6023 | $177.60 | $177.60 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.44 | 10.386% | $190.3496 | $190.35 | $190.35 | $190.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.74 | 5.874% | $192.4154 | $192.42 | $192.40 | $192.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.81 | 8.516% | $200.5484 | $200.55 | $200.55 | $200.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.59 | 6.586% | $42.1974 | $42.20 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.37 | 11.165% | $146.0375 | $146.04 | $146.05 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.32 | 12.637% | $261.6783 | $261.68 | $261.70 | $261.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,113.83 | $1,210.8289 | $1,210.84 | $1,210.85 | $1,210.70 | |