| 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 | $172.54 | 3.543% | $178.6531 | $178.65 | $178.65 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.67 | 5.327% | $135.5243 | $135.52 | $135.50 | $135.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.38 | 5.863% | $121.0861 | $121.09 | $121.10 | $121.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.70 | 5.588% | $85.2095 | $85.21 | $85.20 | $85.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.76 | 7.558% | $229.916 | $229.92 | $229.90 | $229.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.75 | 4.796% | $189.4188 | $189.42 | $189.40 | $189.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.67 | 7.348% | $30.7767 | $30.78 | $30.80 | $30.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $919.47 | $970.5845 | $970.59 | $970.55 | $970.60 | |