| 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 | $172.50 | 3.706% | $178.8929 | $178.89 | $178.90 | $178.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.68 | 6.448% | $175.2986 | $175.30 | $175.30 | $175.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.70 | 10.273% | $224.6261 | $224.63 | $224.65 | $224.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.28 | 11.295% | $200.6426 | $200.64 | $200.65 | $200.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.91 | 4.853% | $199.1263 | $199.13 | $199.15 | $199.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.76 | 6.714% | $262.2603 | $262.26 | $262.25 | $262.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.35 | 8.864% | $147.3474 | $147.35 | $147.35 | $147.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,292.18 | $1,388.1942 | $1,388.20 | $1,388.25 | $1,388.10 | |