| 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 | $173.57 | 3.173% | $179.0774 | $179.08 | $179.10 | $179.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.58 | 12.799% | $208.2044 | $208.20 | $208.20 | $208.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.70 | 5.644% | $187.7294 | $187.73 | $187.75 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.83 | 4.625% | $68.8746 | $68.87 | $68.85 | $68.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.78 | 4.732% | $131.7319 | $131.73 | $131.75 | $131.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.91 | 7.632% | $217.3198 | $217.32 | $217.30 | $217.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.88 | 13.216% | $110.8158 | $110.82 | $110.80 | $110.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,027.25 | $1,103.7533 | $1,103.75 | $1,103.75 | $1,103.70 | |