| 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 | $159.77 | 11.207% | $177.6754 | $177.68 | $177.70 | $177.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.48 | 5.540% | $170.426 | $170.43 | $170.45 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.96 | 6.783% | $149.4535 | $149.45 | $149.45 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.61 | 12.608% | $109.9167 | $109.92 | $109.90 | $109.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.75 | 12.349% | $217.6762 | $217.68 | $217.70 | $217.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.54 | 5.547% | $184.2217 | $184.22 | $184.20 | $184.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.58 | 4.474% | $131.1984 | $131.20 | $131.20 | $131.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,052.69 | $1,140.5679 | $1,140.58 | $1,140.60 | $1,140.60 | |