| 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 | $171.73 | 3.705% | $178.0926 | $178.09 | $178.10 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.27 | 12.508% | $180.3166 | $180.32 | $180.30 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.48 | 6.468% | $216.6411 | $216.64 | $216.65 | $216.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.74 | 9.662% | $152.1451 | $152.15 | $152.15 | $152.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.91 | 4.160% | $115.5239 | $115.52 | $115.50 | $115.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.30 | 7.537% | $215.3966 | $215.40 | $215.40 | $215.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.42 | 5.474% | $54.2347 | $54.23 | $54.25 | $54.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,036.85 | $1,112.3506 | $1,112.35 | $1,112.35 | $1,112.20 | |