| 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 | $171.35 | 5.443% | $180.6766 | $180.68 | $180.70 | $180.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $106.95 | 4.736% | $112.0152 | $112.02 | $112.00 | $112.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.37 | 7.229% | $132.2884 | $132.29 | $132.30 | $132.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.35 | 9.184% | $177.2602 | $177.26 | $177.25 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.29 | 10.348% | $229.8438 | $229.84 | $229.85 | $229.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.85 | 13.611% | $177.0627 | $177.06 | $177.05 | $177.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.55 | 9.619% | $178.1857 | $178.19 | $178.20 | $178.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,090.71 | $1,187.3326 | $1,187.34 | $1,187.35 | $1,187.40 | |