| 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 | $172.86 | 3.369% | $178.6837 | $178.68 | $178.70 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.84 | 11.618% | $272.1693 | $272.17 | $272.15 | $272.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.50 | 7.659% | $237.3881 | $237.39 | $237.40 | $237.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $67.32 | 13.337% | $76.2985 | $76.30 | $76.30 | $76.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.58 | 3.569% | $16.1361 | $16.14 | $16.15 | $16.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.29 | 10.642% | $237.0947 | $237.09 | $237.10 | $237.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.76 | 9.752% | $133.634 | $133.63 | $133.65 | $133.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,056.15 | $1,151.4044 | $1,151.40 | $1,151.45 | $1,151.40 | |