| 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 | $175.80 | 3.706% | $182.3151 | $182.32 | $182.30 | $182.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.47 | 6.375% | $88.7912 | $88.79 | $88.80 | $88.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.54 | 9.676% | $123.4294 | $123.43 | $123.45 | $123.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.95 | 4.580% | $216.4283 | $216.43 | $216.45 | $216.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.35 | 5.452% | $174.3649 | $174.36 | $174.35 | $174.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.98 | 12.549% | $230.7029 | $230.70 | $230.70 | $230.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.62 | 7.157% | $144.2548 | $144.25 | $144.25 | $144.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,083.71 | $1,160.2866 | $1,160.28 | $1,160.30 | $1,160.30 | |