| 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 | $178.55 | 8.744% | $194.1624 | $194.16 | $194.15 | $194.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.98 | 5.585% | $6.314 | $6.31 | $6.30 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.61 | 9.455% | $171.4175 | $171.42 | $171.40 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.57 | 4.827% | $123.2451 | $123.25 | $123.25 | $123.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.88 | 3.461% | $245.0784 | $245.08 | $245.10 | $245.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.99 | 5.214% | $167.2797 | $167.28 | $167.30 | $167.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.84 | 10.390% | $273.5906 | $273.59 | $273.60 | $273.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,102.42 | $1,181.0877 | $1,181.09 | $1,181.10 | $1,181.10 | |