| 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 | $172.50 | 5.345% | $181.7201 | $181.72 | $181.70 | $181.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.53 | 11.222% | $208.5746 | $208.57 | $208.55 | $208.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.39 | 11.151% | $261.6383 | $261.64 | $261.65 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.73 | 12.298% | $33.3862 | $33.39 | $33.40 | $33.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.52 | 6.553% | $198.7427 | $198.74 | $198.75 | $198.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.87 | 3.117% | $160.7285 | $160.73 | $160.75 | $160.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.56 | 11.793% | $264.4575 | $264.46 | $264.45 | $264.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,204.10 | $1,309.2479 | $1,309.25 | $1,309.25 | $1,309.20 | |