| 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 | $176.36 | 3.567% | $182.6508 | $182.65 | $182.65 | $182.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $205.64 | 3.866% | $213.59 | $213.59 | $213.60 | $213.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.52 | 13.358% | $270.3815 | $270.38 | $270.40 | $270.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.74 | 11.676% | $146.0052 | $146.01 | $146.00 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.59 | 8.264% | $230.1584 | $230.16 | $230.15 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.90 | 9.710% | $43.7743 | $43.77 | $43.75 | $43.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $67.38 | 7.416% | $72.3769 | $72.38 | $72.40 | $72.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,071.13 | $1,158.9371 | $1,158.94 | $1,158.95 | $1,159.10 | |