| 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 | $172.97 | 3.669% | $179.3163 | $179.32 | $179.30 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $109.63 | 6.593% | $116.8579 | $116.86 | $116.85 | $116.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.66 | 8.167% | $173.7811 | $173.78 | $173.80 | $173.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.57 | 3.479% | $70.9556 | $70.96 | $70.95 | $71.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.38 | 12.548% | $176.0026 | $176.00 | $176.00 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.57 | 9.140% | $203.6225 | $203.62 | $203.60 | $203.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.36 | 6.702% | $218.0562 | $218.06 | $218.05 | $218.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,059.14 | $1,138.5922 | $1,138.60 | $1,138.55 | $1,138.70 | |