| 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 | $171.59 | 10.451% | $189.5229 | $189.52 | $189.50 | $189.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.34 | 12.293% | $276.6226 | $276.62 | $276.60 | $276.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.85 | 13.790% | $201.2376 | $201.24 | $201.25 | $201.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.77 | 7.108% | $129.3543 | $129.35 | $129.35 | $129.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.90 | 3.435% | $36.0988 | $36.10 | $36.10 | $36.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.31 | 11.697% | $164.5409 | $164.54 | $164.55 | $164.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.60 | 12.473% | $181.7564 | $181.76 | $181.75 | $181.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,059.36 | $1,179.1335 | $1,179.13 | $1,179.10 | $1,179.10 | |