| 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 | $171.72 | 3.722% | $178.1114 | $178.11 | $178.10 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.88 | 7.534% | $178.3774 | $178.38 | $178.40 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.74 | 9.384% | $221.7651 | $221.77 | $221.75 | $221.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.93 | 5.615% | $183.6962 | $183.70 | $183.70 | $183.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.38 | 3.340% | $129.5677 | $129.57 | $129.55 | $129.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.92 | 4.404% | $218.1208 | $218.12 | $218.10 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.60 | 12.724% | $245.2874 | $245.29 | $245.30 | $245.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,266.17 | $1,354.9260 | $1,354.94 | $1,354.90 | $1,355.00 | |