| 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 | $169.74 | 5.114% | $178.4205 | $178.42 | $178.40 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.52 | 5.261% | $135.2814 | $135.28 | $135.30 | $135.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.90 | 3.776% | $196.0329 | $196.03 | $196.05 | $196.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.95 | 4.847% | $82.7767 | $82.78 | $82.80 | $82.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.27 | 4.656% | $232.6189 | $232.62 | $232.60 | $232.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.89 | 11.651% | $129.3923 | $129.39 | $129.40 | $129.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.40 | 10.501% | $230.2841 | $230.28 | $230.30 | $230.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,112.67 | $1,184.8068 | $1,184.80 | $1,184.85 | $1,184.80 | |