| 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 | $172.54 | 3.511% | $178.5979 | $178.60 | $178.60 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.59 | 6.662% | $139.2899 | $139.29 | $139.30 | $139.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.84 | 11.634% | $244.2998 | $244.30 | $244.30 | $244.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $94.65 | 8.291% | $102.4974 | $102.50 | $102.50 | $102.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.56 | 13.228% | $218.0318 | $218.03 | $218.05 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.99 | 6.308% | $13.8094 | $13.81 | $13.80 | $13.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.58 | 10.732% | $265.2917 | $265.29 | $265.30 | $265.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,061.75 | $1,161.8179 | $1,161.82 | $1,161.85 | $1,161.80 | |