| 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 | $172.97 | 3.179% | $178.4687 | $178.47 | $178.45 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.86 | 8.548% | $193.0635 | $193.06 | $193.05 | $193.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.69 | 8.261% | $132.8254 | $132.83 | $132.85 | $132.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.89 | 9.753% | $138.1681 | $138.17 | $138.15 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.85 | 4.591% | $219.4842 | $219.48 | $219.50 | $219.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.83 | 8.145% | $264.7714 | $264.77 | $264.75 | $264.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.49 | 11.563% | $134.4223 | $134.42 | $134.40 | $134.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,174.58 | $1,261.2036 | $1,261.20 | $1,261.15 | $1,261.30 | |