| 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 | $172.50 | 5.494% | $181.9772 | $181.98 | $182.00 | $182.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.61 | 5.227% | $208.9913 | $208.99 | $209.00 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.59 | 6.855% | $219.6832 | $219.68 | $219.70 | $219.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.29 | 10.464% | $160.4931 | $160.49 | $160.50 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.52 | 6.477% | $33.5616 | $33.56 | $33.55 | $33.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.36 | 5.500% | $153.3548 | $153.35 | $153.35 | $153.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.28 | 5.117% | $128.5371 | $128.54 | $128.55 | $128.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,021.15 | $1,086.5983 | $1,086.59 | $1,086.65 | $1,086.70 | |