| 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 | $112.77 | 3.104% | $116.2704 | $116.27 | $116.25 | $116.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.86 | 8.161% | $144.7843 | $144.78 | $144.80 | $144.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.97 | 6.360% | $178.6529 | $178.65 | $178.65 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.70 | 11.282% | $204.425 | $204.43 | $204.45 | $204.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.72 | 8.366% | $80.9711 | $80.97 | $80.95 | $81.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.27 | 10.820% | $227.4802 | $227.48 | $227.50 | $227.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.43 | 6.437% | $217.5892 | $217.59 | $217.60 | $217.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,082.72 | $1,170.1731 | $1,170.17 | $1,170.20 | $1,170.30 | |