| 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 | $171.61 | 3.604% | $177.7948 | $177.79 | $177.80 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $10.52 | 4.820% | $11.0271 | $11.03 | $11.05 | $11.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.65 | 5.525% | $32.3434 | $32.34 | $32.35 | $32.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.39 | 6.439% | $187.7478 | $187.75 | $187.75 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.90 | 12.500% | $280.0125 | $280.01 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.53 | 4.475% | $259.6517 | $259.65 | $259.65 | $259.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.79 | 4.594% | $234.0709 | $234.07 | $234.05 | $234.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,110.39 | $1,182.6482 | $1,182.64 | $1,182.65 | $1,182.60 | |