| 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 | $172.74 | 5.784% | $182.7313 | $182.73 | $182.75 | $182.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $206.65 | 7.595% | $222.3451 | $222.35 | $222.35 | $222.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.90 | 8.262% | $221.8288 | $221.83 | $221.85 | $221.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.70 | 4.126% | $129.8451 | $129.85 | $129.85 | $129.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $92.26 | 12.742% | $104.0158 | $104.02 | $104.00 | $104.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.50 | 7.642% | $137.2436 | $137.24 | $137.25 | $137.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.58 | 4.455% | $152.0656 | $152.07 | $152.05 | $152.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,074.33 | $1,150.0753 | $1,150.09 | $1,150.10 | $1,149.90 | |