| 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 | $163.47 | 5.399% | $172.2957 | $172.30 | $172.30 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.75 | 4.120% | $252.7513 | $252.75 | $252.75 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.26 | 7.182% | $231.7918 | $231.79 | $231.80 | $231.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.83 | 7.403% | $77.1476 | $77.15 | $77.15 | $77.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.84 | 13.120% | $100.4958 | $100.50 | $100.50 | $100.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.64 | 7.219% | $234.4236 | $234.42 | $234.40 | $234.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.53 | 5.160% | $77.3241 | $77.32 | $77.30 | $77.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,075.32 | $1,146.2299 | $1,146.23 | $1,146.20 | $1,146.20 | |