| 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 | $167.30 | 3.256% | $172.7473 | $172.75 | $172.75 | $172.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.38 | 5.815% | $144.3105 | $144.31 | $144.30 | $144.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.84 | 9.419% | $238.3583 | $238.36 | $238.35 | $238.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.35 | 6.122% | $32.208 | $32.21 | $32.20 | $32.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.33 | 8.337% | $140.1122 | $140.11 | $140.10 | $140.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.46 | 5.300% | $226.8794 | $226.88 | $226.90 | $226.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.67 | 5.649% | $223.6272 | $223.63 | $223.65 | $223.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,108.33 | $1,178.2429 | $1,178.25 | $1,178.25 | $1,178.20 | |