| 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 | $176.31 | 3.175% | $181.9078 | $181.91 | $181.90 | $181.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.33 | 4.490% | $160.2145 | $160.21 | $160.20 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.32 | 8.295% | $132.4664 | $132.47 | $132.45 | $132.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.91 | 3.189% | $145.4036 | $145.40 | $145.40 | $145.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.53 | 6.492% | $162.4322 | $162.43 | $162.45 | $162.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.42 | 4.688% | $93.612 | $93.61 | $93.60 | $93.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.43 | 9.295% | $266.0568 | $266.06 | $266.05 | $266.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,078.25 | $1,142.0933 | $1,142.09 | $1,142.05 | $1,142.10 | |