| 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 | $172.29 | 3.386% | $178.1237 | $178.12 | $178.10 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.49 | 11.248% | $56.1691 | $56.17 | $56.15 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $41.99 | 11.386% | $46.771 | $46.77 | $46.75 | $46.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.40 | 6.803% | $215.1012 | $215.10 | $215.10 | $215.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.51 | 9.282% | $232.2352 | $232.24 | $232.25 | $232.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.28 | 11.697% | $228.1746 | $228.17 | $228.15 | $228.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $99.36 | 8.270% | $107.5771 | $107.58 | $107.60 | $107.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $982.32 | $1,064.1519 | $1,064.15 | $1,064.10 | $1,064.20 | |