| 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 | $172.33 | 3.704% | $178.7131 | $178.71 | $178.70 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.88 | 12.691% | $166.6475 | $166.65 | $166.65 | $166.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.46 | 8.618% | $272.0446 | $272.04 | $272.05 | $272.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.98 | 8.601% | $86.8591 | $86.86 | $86.85 | $86.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.95 | 12.708% | $259.172 | $259.17 | $259.15 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.91 | 13.574% | $12.3909 | $12.39 | $12.40 | $12.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.64 | 6.110% | $218.2046 | $218.20 | $218.20 | $218.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,097.15 | $1,194.0318 | $1,194.02 | $1,194.00 | $1,194.00 | |