| 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 | $156.48 | 10.169% | $172.3925 | $172.39 | $172.40 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $91.48 | 5.799% | $96.7849 | $96.78 | $96.80 | $96.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.64 | 11.857% | $150.6043 | $150.60 | $150.60 | $150.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.53 | 7.452% | $230.5168 | $230.52 | $230.50 | $230.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.62 | 3.116% | $200.6844 | $200.68 | $200.70 | $200.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.96 | 12.740% | $253.6199 | $253.62 | $253.60 | $253.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.91 | 13.255% | $253.5893 | $253.59 | $253.60 | $253.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,240.62 | $1,358.1921 | $1,358.18 | $1,358.20 | $1,358.20 | |