| 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 | $176.93 | 3.508% | $183.1367 | $183.14 | $183.15 | $183.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.33 | 3.666% | $223.224 | $223.22 | $223.20 | $223.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.75 | 10.604% | $181.1141 | $181.11 | $181.10 | $181.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.48 | 12.850% | $163.0457 | $163.05 | $163.05 | $163.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.28 | 7.300% | $139.7904 | $139.79 | $139.80 | $139.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.71 | 10.345% | $202.7148 | $202.71 | $202.70 | $202.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.74 | 6.802% | $136.4289 | $136.43 | $136.45 | $136.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,142.22 | $1,229.4546 | $1,229.45 | $1,229.45 | $1,229.30 | |