| 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 | $172.73 | 3.187% | $178.2349 | $178.23 | $178.25 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.81 | 7.202% | $179.8957 | $179.90 | $179.90 | $179.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.55 | 4.569% | $184.6166 | $184.62 | $184.60 | $184.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $119.99 | 5.117% | $126.1299 | $126.13 | $126.15 | $126.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.62 | 9.440% | $215.1809 | $215.18 | $215.20 | $215.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.62 | 13.649% | $237.0945 | $237.09 | $237.10 | $237.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.69 | 12.363% | $178.3088 | $178.31 | $178.30 | $178.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,201.01 | $1,299.4613 | $1,299.46 | $1,299.50 | $1,299.40 | |