| 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 | $152.96 | 12.837% | $172.5955 | $172.60 | $172.60 | $172.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.65 | 3.755% | $208.1844 | $208.18 | $208.20 | $208.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.77 | 6.321% | $122.0246 | $122.02 | $122.00 | $122.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.41 | 5.637% | $183.1851 | $183.19 | $183.20 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.30 | 7.188% | $197.5475 | $197.55 | $197.55 | $197.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.69 | 11.180% | $178.6551 | $178.66 | $178.65 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.91 | 5.702% | $217.651 | $217.65 | $217.65 | $217.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,192.69 | $1,279.8432 | $1,279.85 | $1,279.85 | $1,279.90 | |