| 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 | $172.49 | 3.256% | $178.1063 | $178.11 | $178.10 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.51 | 13.151% | $231.4051 | $231.41 | $231.40 | $231.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.94 | 11.419% | $196.0306 | $196.03 | $196.05 | $196.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.79 | 7.355% | $94.247 | $94.25 | $94.25 | $94.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.82 | 4.306% | $161.4865 | $161.49 | $161.50 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.27 | 13.352% | $195.2715 | $195.27 | $195.25 | $195.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.28 | 6.318% | $104.4893 | $104.49 | $104.50 | $104.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,066.10 | $1,161.0363 | $1,161.05 | $1,161.05 | $1,161.00 | |