| 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 | $172.65 | 3.200% | $178.1748 | $178.17 | $178.15 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.48 | 8.233% | $259.1964 | $259.20 | $259.20 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.85 | 12.595% | $127.0635 | $127.06 | $127.05 | $127.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.84 | 9.328% | $52.3025 | $52.30 | $52.30 | $52.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.94 | 13.706% | $254.6332 | $254.63 | $254.65 | $254.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.88 | 9.432% | $243.902 | $243.90 | $243.90 | $243.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.83 | 4.637% | $50.0479 | $50.05 | $50.05 | $50.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,067.47 | $1,165.3203 | $1,165.31 | $1,165.30 | $1,165.30 | |