| 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 | $170.27 | 4.573% | $178.0564 | $178.06 | $178.05 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $110.48 | 8.824% | $120.2288 | $120.23 | $120.25 | $120.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.67 | 9.806% | $213.7593 | $213.76 | $213.75 | $213.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.62 | 7.783% | $155.8758 | $155.88 | $155.90 | $155.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.50 | 3.326% | $32.5477 | $32.55 | $32.55 | $32.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.29 | 3.652% | $230.408 | $230.41 | $230.40 | $230.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.53 | 11.686% | $212.7953 | $212.80 | $212.80 | $212.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,064.36 | $1,143.6713 | $1,143.69 | $1,143.70 | $1,143.70 | |