| 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 | $171.97 | 3.589% | $178.142 | $178.14 | $178.15 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $187.58 | 10.853% | $207.9381 | $207.94 | $207.95 | $207.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.51 | 8.173% | $86.0084 | $86.01 | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.49 | 5.498% | $55.3759 | $55.38 | $55.40 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $111.79 | 12.486% | $125.7481 | $125.75 | $125.75 | $125.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.78 | 12.534% | $194.4362 | $194.44 | $194.45 | $194.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.34 | 8.865% | $250.7596 | $250.76 | $250.75 | $250.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,006.46 | $1,098.4083 | $1,098.42 | $1,098.45 | $1,098.30 | |