| 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 | $158.61 | 8.633% | $172.3028 | $172.30 | $172.30 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.45 | 9.457% | $258.8111 | $258.81 | $258.80 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.99 | 9.646% | $254.3678 | $254.37 | $254.35 | $254.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.88 | 5.214% | $188.2068 | $188.21 | $188.20 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.48 | 10.350% | $231.1612 | $231.16 | $231.15 | $231.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.75 | 12.155% | $47.9463 | $47.95 | $47.95 | $47.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.48 | 6.689% | $43.1877 | $43.19 | $43.20 | $43.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,098.64 | $1,195.9837 | $1,195.99 | $1,195.95 | $1,196.00 | |