| 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 | $172.37 | 5.765% | $182.3071 | $182.31 | $182.30 | $182.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.39 | 8.318% | $166.149 | $166.15 | $166.15 | $166.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.71 | 3.745% | $133.5302 | $133.53 | $133.55 | $133.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.66 | 9.649% | $188.2235 | $188.22 | $188.20 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.49 | 13.436% | $272.8022 | $272.80 | $272.80 | $272.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.33 | 10.740% | $226.275 | $226.28 | $226.30 | $226.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.61 | 5.387% | $228.2788 | $228.28 | $228.30 | $228.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,287.56 | $1,397.5658 | $1,397.57 | $1,397.60 | $1,397.50 | |