| 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 | $172.33 | 6.466% | $183.4729 | $183.47 | $183.45 | $183.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.36 | 6.674% | $183.8633 | $183.86 | $183.85 | $183.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.43 | 6.756% | $96.5395 | $96.54 | $96.55 | $96.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.50 | 12.480% | $149.036 | $149.04 | $149.05 | $149.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.48 | 8.542% | $193.7258 | $193.73 | $193.75 | $193.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.25 | 5.158% | $209.5273 | $209.53 | $209.55 | $209.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.77 | 13.324% | $253.5851 | $253.59 | $253.60 | $253.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,169.12 | $1,269.7499 | $1,269.76 | $1,269.80 | $1,269.70 | |