| 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 | $172.79 | 5.567% | $182.4092 | $182.41 | $182.40 | $182.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.75 | 10.679% | $264.2461 | $264.25 | $264.25 | $264.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.66 | 5.639% | $93.6595 | $93.66 | $93.65 | $93.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.37 | 8.431% | $38.352 | $38.35 | $38.35 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.60 | 9.197% | $41.0581 | $41.06 | $41.05 | $41.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.92 | 10.710% | $274.4722 | $274.47 | $274.45 | $274.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.46 | 11.360% | $277.7987 | $277.80 | $277.80 | $277.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,070.55 | $1,171.9958 | $1,172.00 | $1,171.95 | $1,172.10 | |