| 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 | $166.79 | 6.818% | $178.1617 | $178.16 | $178.15 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.68 | 4.855% | $167.4325 | $167.43 | $167.45 | $167.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $103.56 | 8.830% | $112.7043 | $112.70 | $112.70 | $112.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.30 | 7.768% | $179.2182 | $179.22 | $179.20 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.53 | 10.109% | $162.4438 | $162.44 | $162.45 | $162.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.35 | 7.323% | $210.7287 | $210.73 | $210.75 | $210.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.75 | 9.296% | $143.9975 | $144.00 | $144.00 | $144.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,071.96 | $1,154.6867 | $1,154.68 | $1,154.70 | $1,154.60 | |