| 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 | $172.25 | 4.336% | $179.7188 | $179.72 | $179.70 | $179.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.45 | 3.354% | $163.7644 | $163.76 | $163.75 | $163.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.84 | 5.512% | $157.0441 | $157.04 | $157.05 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.88 | 11.121% | $138.7679 | $138.77 | $138.75 | $138.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.25 | 4.504% | $196.7288 | $196.73 | $196.75 | $196.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.63 | 12.115% | $246.2382 | $246.24 | $246.25 | $246.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.28 | 12.529% | $211.8696 | $211.87 | $211.85 | $211.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,200.58 | $1,294.1318 | $1,294.13 | $1,294.10 | $1,294.10 | |