| 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 | $172.43 | 5.669% | $182.2051 | $182.21 | $182.20 | $182.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.25 | 12.738% | $158.115 | $158.12 | $158.10 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.88 | 3.817% | $198.1659 | $198.17 | $198.15 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.53 | 8.394% | $249.8807 | $249.88 | $249.90 | $249.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.85 | 13.694% | $169.2335 | $169.23 | $169.25 | $169.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.27 | 12.206% | $184.3208 | $184.32 | $184.30 | $184.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.57 | 12.160% | $195.7977 | $195.80 | $195.80 | $195.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,221.78 | $1,337.7187 | $1,337.73 | $1,337.70 | $1,337.70 | |