| 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 | $171.29 | 6.258% | $182.0093 | $182.01 | $182.00 | $182.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.75 | 11.376% | $242.5212 | $242.52 | $242.50 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.85 | 5.114% | $211.1215 | $211.12 | $211.10 | $211.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.70 | 11.381% | $246.9317 | $246.93 | $246.95 | $246.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.94 | 7.630% | $17.1562 | $17.16 | $17.15 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.41 | 10.708% | $136.6247 | $136.62 | $136.60 | $136.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.71 | 4.854% | $169.5594 | $169.56 | $169.55 | $169.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,112.65 | $1,205.9240 | $1,205.92 | $1,205.85 | $1,205.90 | |