| 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 | $171.31 | 4.309% | $178.6917 | $178.69 | $178.70 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.26 | 6.132% | $169.0258 | $169.03 | $169.05 | $169.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.99 | 10.355% | $169.9357 | $169.94 | $169.95 | $169.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.53 | 10.781% | $190.0226 | $190.02 | $190.00 | $190.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.45 | 4.785% | $139.8356 | $139.84 | $139.85 | $139.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.67 | 9.384% | $113.3984 | $113.40 | $113.40 | $113.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.45 | 3.570% | $147.5355 | $147.54 | $147.55 | $147.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,035.66 | $1,108.4453 | $1,108.46 | $1,108.50 | $1,108.30 | |