| 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 | $176.98 | 5.345% | $186.4396 | $186.44 | $186.45 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.92 | 5.591% | $153.0225 | $153.02 | $153.00 | $153.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.50 | 11.167% | $158.413 | $158.41 | $158.40 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.79 | 5.851% | $217.8308 | $217.83 | $217.85 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.94 | 12.411% | $273.0913 | $273.09 | $273.10 | $273.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.44 | 6.606% | $82.5557 | $82.56 | $82.55 | $82.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.62 | 6.761% | $251.5503 | $251.55 | $251.55 | $251.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,226.19 | $1,322.9032 | $1,322.90 | $1,322.90 | $1,322.90 | |