| 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 | $166.97 | 3.295% | $172.4717 | $172.47 | $172.45 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.35 | 12.642% | $208.7819 | $208.78 | $208.80 | $208.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.96 | 4.479% | $48.0185 | $48.02 | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $92.42 | 11.356% | $102.9152 | $102.92 | $102.90 | $102.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.99 | 5.773% | $187.2076 | $187.21 | $187.20 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.91 | 10.330% | $256.9696 | $256.97 | $256.95 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.62 | 10.299% | $69.0692 | $69.07 | $69.05 | $69.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $963.22 | $1,045.4337 | $1,045.44 | $1,045.35 | $1,045.50 | |