| 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 | $150.91 | 11.633% | $168.4654 | $168.47 | $168.45 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.70 | 7.813% | $163.5523 | $163.55 | $163.55 | $163.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.49 | 8.330% | $72.0286 | $72.03 | $72.05 | $72.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.40 | 8.136% | $165.8806 | $165.88 | $165.90 | $165.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.27 | 3.547% | $190.8061 | $190.81 | $190.80 | $190.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.25 | 4.773% | $184.6624 | $184.66 | $184.65 | $184.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.30 | 12.791% | $227.0483 | $227.05 | $227.05 | $227.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,084.32 | $1,172.4437 | $1,172.45 | $1,172.45 | $1,172.50 | |