| 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 | $170.96 | 12.364% | $192.0975 | $192.10 | $192.10 | $192.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.57 | 7.247% | $173.279 | $173.28 | $173.30 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.49 | 3.248% | $192.5472 | $192.55 | $192.55 | $192.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.46 | 6.225% | $262.8644 | $262.86 | $262.85 | $262.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.77 | 8.457% | $69.163 | $69.16 | $69.15 | $69.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.32 | 4.800% | $66.3594 | $66.36 | $66.35 | $66.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.94 | 12.800% | $190.5643 | $190.56 | $190.55 | $190.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,062.51 | $1,146.8748 | $1,146.87 | $1,146.85 | $1,147.00 | |