| 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 | $172.67 | 3.504% | $178.7204 | $178.72 | $178.70 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $106.39 | 5.739% | $112.4957 | $112.50 | $112.50 | $112.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.54 | 12.664% | $273.2553 | $273.26 | $273.25 | $273.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.36 | 9.495% | $143.8326 | $143.83 | $143.85 | $143.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $99.91 | 10.770% | $110.6703 | $110.67 | $110.65 | $110.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.57 | 10.260% | $225.5589 | $225.56 | $225.55 | $225.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.38 | 9.369% | $271.6507 | $271.65 | $271.65 | $271.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,205.82 | $1,316.1839 | $1,316.19 | $1,316.15 | $1,316.30 | |