| 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 | $157.88 | 9.170% | $172.3576 | $172.36 | $172.35 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.78 | 3.290% | $185.6948 | $185.69 | $185.70 | $185.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.55 | 7.212% | $179.6337 | $179.63 | $179.65 | $179.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.39 | 10.784% | $56.9319 | $56.93 | $56.95 | $56.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.49 | 4.857% | $228.0535 | $228.05 | $228.05 | $228.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.53 | 8.433% | $207.6817 | $207.68 | $207.70 | $207.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.54 | 13.574% | $127.8162 | $127.82 | $127.80 | $127.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,078.16 | $1,158.1694 | $1,158.16 | $1,158.20 | $1,158.20 | |