| 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 | $166.96 | 5.534% | $176.1996 | $176.20 | $176.20 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.26 | 12.543% | $55.4387 | $55.44 | $55.45 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.75 | 13.393% | $259.3865 | $259.39 | $259.40 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.43 | 9.640% | $41.0383 | $41.04 | $41.05 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.39 | 3.346% | $179.1916 | $179.19 | $179.20 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.89 | 10.836% | $199.3829 | $199.38 | $199.40 | $199.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.37 | 3.519% | $221.9137 | $221.91 | $221.90 | $221.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,050.05 | $1,132.5513 | $1,132.55 | $1,132.60 | $1,132.50 | |