| 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 | $173.27 | 3.350% | $179.0745 | $179.07 | $179.05 | $179.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.32 | 11.120% | $179.2588 | $179.26 | $179.25 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.53 | 5.463% | $167.1905 | $167.19 | $167.20 | $167.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.27 | 10.414% | $46.672 | $46.67 | $46.65 | $46.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $111.82 | 13.577% | $127.0018 | $127.00 | $127.00 | $127.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.33 | 13.827% | $245.1037 | $245.10 | $245.10 | $245.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.53 | 10.121% | $220.8256 | $220.83 | $220.85 | $220.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,063.07 | $1,165.1269 | $1,165.12 | $1,165.10 | $1,165.20 | |