| 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 | $169.36 | 5.313% | $178.3581 | $178.36 | $178.35 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.54 | 6.630% | $76.2831 | $76.28 | $76.30 | $76.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.71 | 9.620% | $246.3271 | $246.33 | $246.35 | $246.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.62 | 11.313% | $158.7546 | $158.75 | $158.75 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.66 | 3.218% | $230.8574 | $230.86 | $230.85 | $230.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.43 | 4.427% | $44.3084 | $44.31 | $44.30 | $44.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.29 | 9.312% | $173.03 | $173.03 | $173.05 | $173.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,032.61 | $1,107.9187 | $1,107.92 | $1,107.95 | $1,108.00 | |