| 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 | $172.78 | 3.579% | $178.9638 | $178.96 | $178.95 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.34 | 5.415% | $256.5169 | $256.52 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.86 | 5.818% | $134.2407 | $134.24 | $134.25 | $134.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.29 | 10.482% | $43.4084 | $43.41 | $43.40 | $43.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.90 | 3.555% | $240.144 | $240.14 | $240.15 | $240.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.72 | 11.651% | $6.3864 | $6.39 | $6.40 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.35 | 5.856% | $197.2627 | $197.26 | $197.25 | $197.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,006.24 | $1,056.9229 | $1,056.92 | $1,056.90 | $1,056.90 | |