| 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 | $171.40 | 6.525% | $182.5839 | $182.58 | $182.60 | $182.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $121.41 | 9.693% | $133.1783 | $133.18 | $133.20 | $133.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.49 | 12.183% | $215.9411 | $215.94 | $215.95 | $215.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.27 | 11.792% | $176.9332 | $176.93 | $176.95 | $176.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.26 | 12.731% | $216.7366 | $216.74 | $216.75 | $216.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.43 | 3.240% | $39.6751 | $39.68 | $39.70 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.67 | 12.553% | $252.8728 | $252.87 | $252.85 | $252.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,098.93 | $1,217.9210 | $1,217.92 | $1,218.00 | $1,217.90 | |