| 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 | $173.43 | 3.194% | $178.9694 | $178.97 | $178.95 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.76 | 4.813% | $63.6844 | $63.68 | $63.70 | $63.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.88 | 9.425% | $141.0269 | $141.03 | $141.05 | $141.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.54 | 12.520% | $186.2656 | $186.27 | $186.25 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.56 | 8.528% | $258.9044 | $258.90 | $258.90 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.80 | 4.105% | $229.8638 | $229.86 | $229.85 | $229.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $60.97 | 12.625% | $68.6675 | $68.67 | $68.65 | $68.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,048.94 | $1,127.3820 | $1,127.38 | $1,127.35 | $1,127.50 | |