| 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 | $175.55 | 3.226% | $181.2132 | $181.21 | $181.20 | $181.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.26 | 7.669% | $217.7713 | $217.77 | $217.75 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.31 | 12.406% | $71.1642 | $71.16 | $71.15 | $71.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.51 | 5.104% | $256.9898 | $256.99 | $257.00 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.63 | 13.476% | $150.5032 | $150.50 | $150.50 | $150.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.90 | 4.760% | $174.8444 | $174.84 | $174.85 | $174.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.57 | 4.233% | $199.6792 | $199.68 | $199.70 | $199.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,176.73 | $1,252.1653 | $1,252.15 | $1,252.15 | $1,252.20 | |