| 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 | $172.54 | 3.217% | $178.0906 | $178.09 | $178.10 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.46 | 13.800% | $166.6715 | $166.67 | $166.65 | $166.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.65 | 3.575% | $100.1052 | $100.11 | $100.10 | $100.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.49 | 5.328% | $216.4385 | $216.44 | $216.45 | $216.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.96 | 8.148% | $253.0231 | $253.02 | $253.00 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.57 | 6.377% | $189.9574 | $189.96 | $189.95 | $190.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.27 | 4.780% | $256.9939 | $256.99 | $257.00 | $257.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,278.94 | $1,361.2802 | $1,361.28 | $1,361.25 | $1,361.30 | |