| 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 | $152.33 | 12.367% | $171.1687 | $171.17 | $171.15 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.32 | 4.175% | $197.2241 | $197.22 | $197.20 | $197.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.81 | 3.625% | $212.2344 | $212.23 | $212.25 | $212.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $90.49 | 12.273% | $101.5958 | $101.60 | $101.60 | $101.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.43 | 11.874% | $78.7929 | $78.79 | $78.80 | $78.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.48 | 7.527% | $179.0109 | $179.01 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.33 | 13.383% | $188.5899 | $188.59 | $188.60 | $188.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,040.19 | $1,128.6167 | $1,128.61 | $1,128.60 | $1,128.60 | |