| 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 | $171.80 | 5.200% | $180.7336 | $180.73 | $180.75 | $180.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $212.59 | 12.478% | $239.117 | $239.12 | $239.10 | $239.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.83 | 12.282% | $196.3026 | $196.30 | $196.30 | $196.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.77 | 12.122% | $141.0158 | $141.02 | $141.00 | $141.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.51 | 7.595% | $127.5108 | $127.51 | $127.50 | $127.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.93 | 9.165% | $176.7709 | $176.77 | $176.75 | $176.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.95 | 5.435% | $201.3281 | $201.33 | $201.35 | $201.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,156.38 | $1,262.7788 | $1,262.78 | $1,262.75 | $1,262.70 | |