| 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 | $174.26 | 3.533% | $180.4166 | $180.42 | $180.40 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $100.56 | 13.620% | $114.2563 | $114.26 | $114.25 | $114.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.25 | 8.853% | $206.0043 | $206.00 | $206.00 | $206.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.90 | 3.840% | $163.9634 | $163.96 | $163.95 | $164.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.48 | 4.858% | $83.3411 | $83.34 | $83.35 | $83.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.49 | 5.682% | $168.5522 | $168.55 | $168.55 | $168.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.84 | 12.506% | $203.4559 | $203.46 | $203.45 | $203.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,041.78 | $1,119.9898 | $1,119.99 | $1,119.95 | $1,120.10 | |