| 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 | 3.554% | $178.8999 | $178.90 | $178.90 | $178.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.45 | 8.480% | $162.1234 | $162.12 | $162.10 | $162.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.94 | 6.346% | $266.8647 | $266.86 | $266.85 | $266.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.65 | 11.209% | $86.3538 | $86.35 | $86.35 | $86.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $91.43 | 6.627% | $97.4891 | $97.49 | $97.50 | $97.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.81 | 12.358% | $98.6616 | $98.66 | $98.65 | $98.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.65 | 10.617% | $208.679 | $208.68 | $208.70 | $208.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,018.69 | $1,099.0715 | $1,099.06 | $1,099.05 | $1,099.20 | |