| 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 | $172.52 | 5.676% | $182.3122 | $182.31 | $182.30 | $182.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.45 | 4.655% | $186.7568 | $186.76 | $186.75 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.76 | 10.858% | $166.0209 | $166.02 | $166.00 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.96 | 5.102% | $241.6926 | $241.69 | $241.70 | $241.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.72 | 11.145% | $221.9788 | $221.98 | $222.00 | $222.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.99 | 11.590% | $108.2311 | $108.23 | $108.25 | $108.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.45 | 12.791% | $151.6475 | $151.65 | $151.65 | $151.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,161.85 | $1,258.6399 | $1,258.64 | $1,258.65 | $1,258.60 | |