| 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 | $172.73 | 3.696% | $179.1141 | $179.11 | $179.10 | $179.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.74 | 3.387% | $162.0488 | $162.05 | $162.05 | $162.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.53 | 13.226% | $231.5811 | $231.58 | $231.60 | $231.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.58 | 6.666% | $71.0182 | $71.02 | $71.00 | $71.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.77 | 4.658% | $208.0287 | $208.03 | $208.05 | $208.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.83 | 12.604% | $217.1343 | $217.13 | $217.15 | $217.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.63 | 5.585% | $184.3831 | $184.38 | $184.40 | $184.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,166.81 | $1,253.3083 | $1,253.30 | $1,253.35 | $1,253.20 | |