| 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 | $171.29 | 4.566% | $179.1111 | $179.11 | $179.10 | $179.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.99 | 4.365% | $76.176 | $76.18 | $76.20 | $76.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.28 | 12.239% | $280.9118 | $280.91 | $280.90 | $280.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.30 | 4.760% | $259.0715 | $259.07 | $259.05 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.64 | 13.762% | $198.674 | $198.67 | $198.65 | $198.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.31 | 7.235% | $134.3762 | $134.38 | $134.40 | $134.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.79 | 11.492% | $232.7841 | $232.78 | $232.80 | $232.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,250.60 | $1,361.1047 | $1,361.10 | $1,361.10 | $1,361.20 | |