| 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 | $172.76 | 4.872% | $181.1769 | $181.18 | $181.20 | $181.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.96 | 6.657% | $150.3437 | $150.34 | $150.35 | $150.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.64 | 10.241% | $232.2116 | $232.21 | $232.20 | $232.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.50 | 7.156% | $166.6276 | $166.63 | $166.65 | $166.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.56 | 10.300% | $114.2267 | $114.23 | $114.25 | $114.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.40 | 5.108% | $191.717 | $191.72 | $191.70 | $191.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.78 | 12.264% | $237.7527 | $237.75 | $237.75 | $237.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,177.60 | $1,274.0562 | $1,274.06 | $1,274.10 | $1,274.00 | |