| 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 | $176.61 | 5.550% | $186.4119 | $186.41 | $186.40 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.34 | 12.487% | $146.6156 | $146.62 | $146.60 | $146.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.30 | 12.708% | $149.1127 | $149.11 | $149.10 | $149.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.57 | 9.119% | $248.3221 | $248.32 | $248.30 | $248.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.81 | 6.262% | $169.8173 | $169.82 | $169.80 | $169.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.76 | 7.769% | $36.3828 | $36.38 | $36.40 | $36.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.99 | 11.848% | $167.7608 | $167.76 | $167.75 | $167.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,010.38 | $1,104.4232 | $1,104.42 | $1,104.35 | $1,104.40 | |