| 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 | $176.28 | 3.335% | $182.1589 | $182.16 | $182.15 | $182.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.80 | 7.428% | $183.487 | $183.49 | $183.50 | $183.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $191.39 | 3.320% | $197.7441 | $197.74 | $197.75 | $197.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.31 | 8.679% | $170.9629 | $170.96 | $170.95 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.49 | 12.483% | $150.1536 | $150.15 | $150.15 | $150.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.76 | 4.285% | $100.9062 | $100.91 | $100.90 | $100.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.40 | 6.739% | $221.3767 | $221.38 | $221.40 | $221.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,133.43 | $1,206.7894 | $1,206.79 | $1,206.80 | $1,206.90 | |