| 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 | $169.30 | 5.555% | $178.7046 | $178.70 | $178.70 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.63 | 5.687% | $230.0066 | $230.01 | $230.00 | $230.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $101.81 | 12.540% | $114.577 | $114.58 | $114.60 | $114.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.49 | 10.289% | $141.7103 | $141.71 | $141.70 | $141.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.56 | 5.792% | $132.8324 | $132.83 | $132.85 | $132.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.61 | 7.625% | $135.1878 | $135.19 | $135.20 | $135.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.95 | 11.373% | $238.2825 | $238.28 | $238.30 | $238.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,082.35 | $1,171.3012 | $1,171.30 | $1,171.35 | $1,171.30 | |