| 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 | $171.72 | 3.768% | $178.1904 | $178.19 | $178.20 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $99.55 | 4.858% | $104.3861 | $104.39 | $104.40 | $104.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.59 | 5.808% | $250.3311 | $250.33 | $250.35 | $250.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.79 | 8.300% | $234.7836 | $234.78 | $234.80 | $234.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.47 | 12.113% | $271.8404 | $271.84 | $271.85 | $271.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.70 | 13.600% | $7.6112 | $7.61 | $7.60 | $7.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.66 | 11.700% | $166.0532 | $166.05 | $166.05 | $166.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,122.48 | $1,213.1960 | $1,213.19 | $1,213.25 | $1,213.20 | |