| 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 | $172.81 | 3.416% | $178.7132 | $178.71 | $178.70 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.39 | 3.814% | $48.1593 | $48.16 | $48.15 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.68 | 5.873% | $228.3469 | $228.35 | $228.35 | $228.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.99 | 11.127% | $264.4711 | $264.47 | $264.45 | $264.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.29 | 5.745% | $163.154 | $163.15 | $163.15 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.38 | 3.864% | $56.4812 | $56.48 | $56.50 | $56.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.30 | 8.544% | $204.3884 | $204.39 | $204.40 | $204.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,069.84 | $1,143.7141 | $1,143.71 | $1,143.70 | $1,143.80 | |