| 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 | $177.28 | 5.340% | $186.7468 | $186.75 | $186.75 | $186.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.85 | 4.227% | $160.3532 | $160.35 | $160.35 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.41 | 7.842% | $182.6951 | $182.70 | $182.70 | $182.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.71 | 5.402% | $244.227 | $244.23 | $244.25 | $244.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.54 | 6.237% | $184.3637 | $184.36 | $184.35 | $184.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.90 | 12.331% | $191.9737 | $191.97 | $191.95 | $192.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.52 | 8.827% | $82.1862 | $82.19 | $82.20 | $82.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,152.21 | $1,232.5457 | $1,232.55 | $1,232.55 | $1,232.60 | |