| 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 | $162.50 | 3.545% | $168.2606 | $168.26 | $168.25 | $168.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.44 | 7.763% | $178.2831 | $178.28 | $178.30 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.70 | 12.584% | $216.9494 | $216.95 | $216.95 | $216.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.38 | 6.310% | $147.1118 | $147.11 | $147.10 | $147.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.72 | 8.130% | $179.193 | $179.19 | $179.20 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.90 | 7.178% | $191.7414 | $191.74 | $191.75 | $191.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $105.36 | 13.838% | $119.9397 | $119.94 | $119.95 | $119.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,109.00 | $1,201.4790 | $1,201.47 | $1,201.50 | $1,201.40 | |