| 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 | $156.35 | 13.242% | $177.0539 | $177.05 | $177.05 | $177.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.56 | 9.479% | $272.121 | $272.12 | $272.10 | $272.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.50 | 8.861% | $193.2283 | $193.23 | $193.25 | $193.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.81 | 6.761% | $146.0597 | $146.06 | $146.05 | $146.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.74 | 9.351% | $130.9369 | $130.94 | $130.95 | $130.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.43 | 11.550% | $196.8077 | $196.81 | $196.80 | $196.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.54 | 4.504% | $26.6903 | $26.69 | $26.70 | $26.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,040.93 | $1,142.8978 | $1,142.90 | $1,142.90 | $1,142.90 | |