| 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 | $164.85 | 4.351% | $172.0226 | $172.02 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.50 | 10.390% | $261.0724 | $261.07 | $261.05 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.64 | 12.794% | $279.3231 | $279.32 | $279.30 | $279.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.60 | 6.373% | $55.9522 | $55.95 | $55.95 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.86 | 11.414% | $130.1984 | $130.20 | $130.20 | $130.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.58 | 8.866% | $139.9799 | $139.98 | $140.00 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $101.96 | 9.316% | $111.4586 | $111.46 | $111.45 | $111.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,048.99 | $1,150.0072 | $1,150.00 | $1,149.95 | $1,150.10 | |