| 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 | $172.58 | 3.483% | $178.591 | $178.59 | $178.60 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $124.79 | 12.859% | $140.8367 | $140.84 | $140.85 | $140.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.59 | 8.753% | $156.1584 | $156.16 | $156.15 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.33 | 8.176% | $176.6839 | $176.68 | $176.70 | $176.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.73 | 7.239% | $225.9847 | $225.98 | $226.00 | $226.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.63 | 6.393% | $84.7207 | $84.72 | $84.70 | $84.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.86 | 10.558% | $120.3534 | $120.35 | $120.35 | $120.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,003.51 | $1,083.3288 | $1,083.32 | $1,083.35 | $1,083.40 | |