| 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 | $172.37 | 3.857% | $179.0183 | $179.02 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.99 | 13.632% | $221.571 | $221.57 | $221.55 | $221.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.25 | 11.705% | $182.3584 | $182.36 | $182.35 | $182.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.73 | 10.565% | $27.3427 | $27.34 | $27.35 | $27.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.77 | 12.106% | $203.7751 | $203.78 | $203.80 | $203.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.25 | 3.826% | $82.2821 | $82.28 | $82.30 | $82.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.43 | 7.764% | $239.6995 | $239.70 | $239.70 | $239.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,038.79 | $1,136.0471 | $1,136.05 | $1,136.05 | $1,136.10 | |