| 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 | $163.44 | 5.345% | $172.1759 | $172.18 | $172.20 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.86 | 8.389% | $178.6901 | $178.69 | $178.70 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.33 | 9.550% | $223.8435 | $223.84 | $223.85 | $223.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $57.95 | 5.306% | $61.0248 | $61.02 | $61.00 | $61.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.69 | 10.528% | $229.5556 | $229.56 | $229.55 | $229.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.64 | 8.676% | $174.5771 | $174.58 | $174.60 | $174.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.89 | 12.150% | $249.9711 | $249.97 | $249.95 | $250.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,181.80 | $1,289.8381 | $1,289.84 | $1,289.85 | $1,289.90 | |