| 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 | $175.77 | 3.375% | $181.7022 | $181.70 | $181.70 | $181.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.88 | 13.394% | $282.215 | $282.22 | $282.20 | $282.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.99 | 5.742% | $134.2818 | $134.28 | $134.30 | $134.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.78 | 9.634% | $113.7782 | $113.78 | $113.80 | $113.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.38 | 3.469% | $225.9556 | $225.96 | $225.95 | $226.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.52 | 12.760% | $200.1716 | $200.17 | $200.15 | $200.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.81 | 3.850% | $163.8857 | $163.89 | $163.90 | $163.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,209.13 | $1,301.9901 | $1,302.00 | $1,302.00 | $1,302.10 | |