| 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 | $169.48 | 4.690% | $177.4286 | $177.43 | $177.45 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.39 | 8.590% | $173.0816 | $173.08 | $173.10 | $173.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.31 | 4.123% | $226.2697 | $226.27 | $226.25 | $226.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.98 | 6.247% | $103.0383 | $103.04 | $103.05 | $103.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.87 | 12.822% | $192.779 | $192.78 | $192.80 | $192.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.69 | 3.718% | $180.1478 | $180.15 | $180.15 | $180.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.35 | 3.160% | $166.4487 | $166.45 | $166.45 | $166.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,149.07 | $1,219.1937 | $1,219.20 | $1,219.25 | $1,219.10 | |