| 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 | $171.27 | 6.265% | $182.0001 | $182.00 | $182.00 | $182.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.38 | 3.787% | $166.4536 | $166.45 | $166.45 | $166.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.81 | 11.635% | $226.4069 | $226.41 | $226.40 | $226.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.72 | 9.708% | $257.5066 | $257.51 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.38 | 9.360% | $213.6676 | $213.67 | $213.65 | $213.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.35 | 5.129% | $8.7783 | $8.78 | $8.80 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.91 | 7.779% | $157.2603 | $157.26 | $157.25 | $157.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,118.82 | $1,212.0734 | $1,212.08 | $1,212.05 | $1,212.20 | |