| 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 | $170.36 | 4.778% | $178.4998 | $178.50 | $178.50 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $107.31 | 8.130% | $116.0343 | $116.03 | $116.05 | $116.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.52 | 6.178% | $148.1395 | $148.14 | $148.15 | $148.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.76 | 9.378% | $215.2122 | $215.21 | $215.20 | $215.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.63 | 3.635% | $160.2508 | $160.25 | $160.25 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.28 | 4.492% | $231.2199 | $231.22 | $231.20 | $231.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.36 | 6.718% | $48.4073 | $48.41 | $48.40 | $48.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,035.22 | $1,097.7638 | $1,097.76 | $1,097.75 | $1,097.70 | |