| 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 | $172.33 | 3.668% | $178.6511 | $178.65 | $178.65 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.33 | 4.628% | $180.3054 | $180.31 | $180.30 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $106.58 | 9.113% | $116.2926 | $116.29 | $116.30 | $116.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.46 | 8.351% | $191.1962 | $191.20 | $191.20 | $191.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.97 | 13.640% | $169.2895 | $169.29 | $169.30 | $169.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.97 | 6.237% | $230.5024 | $230.50 | $230.50 | $230.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.56 | 5.443% | $123.9588 | $123.96 | $123.95 | $124.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,111.20 | $1,190.1960 | $1,190.20 | $1,190.20 | $1,190.30 | |