| 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 | $172.82 | 3.266% | $178.4643 | $178.46 | $178.45 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $95.44 | 3.582% | $98.8587 | $98.86 | $98.85 | $98.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.52 | 4.510% | $254.5028 | $254.50 | $254.50 | $254.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.31 | 6.528% | $46.1373 | $46.14 | $46.15 | $46.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.74 | 10.869% | $115.0155 | $115.02 | $115.00 | $115.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $93.41 | 10.580% | $103.2928 | $103.29 | $103.30 | $103.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.66 | 6.768% | $87.1867 | $87.19 | $87.20 | $87.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $833.90 | $883.4581 | $883.46 | $883.45 | $883.50 | |