| 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 | $171.44 | 3.864% | $178.0644 | $178.06 | $178.05 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.86 | 3.726% | $209.3813 | $209.38 | $209.40 | $209.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.72 | 11.426% | $159.0272 | $159.03 | $159.05 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.99 | 11.220% | $254.6827 | $254.68 | $254.70 | $254.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.89 | 4.618% | $20.8085 | $20.81 | $20.80 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.96 | 6.817% | $148.4329 | $148.43 | $148.45 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.82 | 9.303% | $187.8044 | $187.80 | $187.80 | $187.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,075.68 | $1,158.2014 | $1,158.19 | $1,158.25 | $1,158.20 | |