| 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 | $172.66 | 12.519% | $194.2753 | $194.28 | $194.30 | $194.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.40 | 7.814% | $198.809 | $198.81 | $198.80 | $198.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.43 | 11.800% | $157.0007 | $157.00 | $157.00 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.72 | 12.742% | $157.5231 | $157.52 | $157.50 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.64 | 5.867% | $165.8301 | $165.83 | $165.85 | $165.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.53 | 5.150% | $73.1108 | $73.11 | $73.10 | $73.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.35 | 13.121% | $232.294 | $232.29 | $232.30 | $232.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,068.73 | $1,178.8430 | $1,178.84 | $1,178.85 | $1,178.80 | |