| 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 | $172.42 | 3.790% | $178.9547 | $178.95 | $178.95 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $95.36 | 6.729% | $101.7768 | $101.78 | $101.80 | $101.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.60 | 7.636% | $266.5067 | $266.51 | $266.50 | $266.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.93 | 13.853% | $212.8254 | $212.83 | $212.85 | $212.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.52 | 13.526% | $161.7973 | $161.80 | $161.80 | $161.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.43 | 5.382% | $150.0956 | $150.10 | $150.10 | $150.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.44 | 9.543% | $137.4107 | $137.41 | $137.40 | $137.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,112.70 | $1,209.3672 | $1,209.38 | $1,209.40 | $1,209.40 | |