| 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 | $168.27 | 4.685% | $176.1534 | $176.15 | $176.15 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $111.65 | 13.142% | $126.323 | $126.32 | $126.30 | $126.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.77 | 8.235% | $208.6446 | $208.64 | $208.65 | $208.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.39 | 8.595% | $228.473 | $228.47 | $228.45 | $228.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.26 | 6.510% | $138.7399 | $138.74 | $138.75 | $138.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.61 | 9.551% | $223.0568 | $223.06 | $223.05 | $223.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.83 | 13.849% | $72.6698 | $72.67 | $72.65 | $72.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,080.78 | $1,174.0605 | $1,174.05 | $1,174.00 | $1,174.10 | |