| 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 | $169.82 | 3.145% | $175.1608 | $175.16 | $175.15 | $175.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $118.95 | 7.732% | $128.1472 | $128.15 | $128.15 | $128.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $111.27 | 11.201% | $123.7334 | $123.73 | $123.75 | $123.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.63 | 8.639% | $224.4808 | $224.48 | $224.50 | $224.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.89 | 5.645% | $251.3189 | $251.32 | $251.30 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.40 | 8.204% | $199.5282 | $199.53 | $199.55 | $199.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.87 | 10.286% | $179.6228 | $179.62 | $179.60 | $179.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,191.83 | $1,281.9921 | $1,281.99 | $1,282.00 | $1,281.90 | |