| 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 | $173.88 | 3.416% | $179.8197 | $179.82 | $179.80 | $179.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.77 | 3.239% | $88.5481 | $88.55 | $88.55 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.33 | 9.748% | $195.7136 | $195.71 | $195.70 | $195.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.44 | 7.388% | $111.0821 | $111.08 | $111.10 | $111.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.66 | 8.408% | $135.1414 | $135.14 | $135.15 | $135.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.72 | 13.648% | $248.5709 | $248.57 | $248.55 | $248.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.99 | 12.826% | $225.6407 | $225.64 | $225.65 | $225.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,084.79 | $1,184.5165 | $1,184.51 | $1,184.50 | $1,184.40 | |