| 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 | $155.77 | 3.553% | $161.3045 | $161.30 | $161.30 | $161.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.93 | 5.292% | $186.2931 | $186.29 | $186.30 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.73 | 12.758% | $282.7181 | $282.72 | $282.70 | $282.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.42 | 6.411% | $147.2941 | $147.29 | $147.30 | $147.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.81 | 7.186% | $184.1563 | $184.16 | $184.15 | $184.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.34 | 8.477% | $111.0154 | $111.02 | $111.00 | $111.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.74 | 13.581% | $99.656 | $99.66 | $99.65 | $99.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,083.74 | $1,172.4375 | $1,172.44 | $1,172.40 | $1,172.50 | |