| 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 | $163.80 | 5.200% | $172.3176 | $172.32 | $172.30 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.71 | 9.441% | $241.5472 | $241.55 | $241.55 | $241.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.51 | 12.842% | $194.6637 | $194.66 | $194.65 | $194.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.45 | 13.304% | $9.5742 | $9.57 | $9.55 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.26 | 9.127% | $21.0179 | $21.02 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.91 | 12.657% | $259.0097 | $259.01 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.64 | 6.835% | $225.0372 | $225.04 | $225.05 | $225.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,025.28 | $1,123.1675 | $1,123.17 | $1,123.10 | $1,123.10 | |