| 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 | $179.32 | 5.540% | $189.2543 | $189.25 | $189.25 | $189.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.28 | 7.375% | $169.9532 | $169.95 | $169.95 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.95 | 3.517% | $225.6153 | $225.62 | $225.60 | $225.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.81 | 11.111% | $156.4554 | $156.46 | $156.45 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.88 | 5.284% | $132.5315 | $132.53 | $132.55 | $132.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.50 | 4.772% | $182.8271 | $182.83 | $182.85 | $182.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.67 | 13.103% | $145.5296 | $145.53 | $145.55 | $145.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,125.41 | $1,202.1664 | $1,202.17 | $1,202.20 | $1,202.20 | |