| 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 | $172.52 | 3.666% | $178.8446 | $178.84 | $178.85 | $178.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.55 | 3.860% | $256.0668 | $256.07 | $256.05 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.87 | 4.839% | $210.5901 | $210.59 | $210.60 | $210.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.35 | 5.762% | $189.6841 | $189.68 | $189.70 | $189.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.71 | 13.242% | $280.5118 | $280.51 | $280.50 | $280.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $194.37 | 12.760% | $219.1716 | $219.17 | $219.15 | $219.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.84 | 13.779% | $119.2859 | $119.29 | $119.30 | $119.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,346.21 | $1,454.1549 | $1,454.15 | $1,454.15 | $1,454.20 | |