| 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 | $157.37 | 10.705% | $174.2165 | $174.22 | $174.20 | $174.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.56 | 11.502% | $99.8612 | $99.86 | $99.85 | $99.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.93 | 12.482% | $212.5122 | $212.51 | $212.50 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.83 | 4.756% | $180.0022 | $180.00 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.88 | 7.721% | $151.7573 | $151.76 | $151.75 | $151.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.78 | 3.579% | $252.5049 | $252.50 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.71 | 3.610% | $68.0821 | $68.08 | $68.10 | $68.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,058.06 | $1,138.9364 | $1,138.93 | $1,138.90 | $1,139.00 | |