| 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 | $172.72 | 3.186% | $178.2229 | $178.22 | $178.20 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $90.89 | 7.270% | $97.4977 | $97.50 | $97.50 | $97.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.55 | 8.479% | $145.9585 | $145.96 | $145.95 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.98 | 10.355% | $186.4779 | $186.48 | $186.50 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.50 | 9.292% | $201.6437 | $201.64 | $201.65 | $201.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.57 | 6.278% | $20.7986 | $20.80 | $20.80 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.71 | 4.221% | $224.8151 | $224.82 | $224.80 | $224.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $986.92 | $1,055.4144 | $1,055.42 | $1,055.40 | $1,055.40 | |