| 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 | $170.38 | 5.255% | $179.3335 | $179.33 | $179.35 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.49 | 3.813% | $196.7153 | $196.72 | $196.70 | $196.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.96 | 4.117% | $177.9984 | $178.00 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.30 | 13.804% | $180.1517 | $180.15 | $180.15 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $107.57 | 6.337% | $114.3867 | $114.39 | $114.40 | $114.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.25 | 12.463% | $242.0766 | $242.08 | $242.10 | $242.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.46 | 6.741% | $183.0181 | $183.02 | $183.00 | $183.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,183.41 | $1,273.6803 | $1,273.69 | $1,273.70 | $1,273.70 | |