| 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 | $172.29 | 3.415% | $178.1737 | $178.17 | $178.15 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.32 | 5.368% | $121.5104 | $121.51 | $121.50 | $121.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.44 | 9.393% | $236.7702 | $236.77 | $236.75 | $236.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.57 | 13.245% | $264.5063 | $264.51 | $264.50 | $264.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.85 | 6.728% | $10.5127 | $10.51 | $10.50 | $10.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.78 | 12.752% | $7.6446 | $7.64 | $7.65 | $7.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.51 | 9.669% | $67.4574 | $67.46 | $67.45 | $67.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $815.76 | $886.5753 | $886.57 | $886.50 | $886.60 | |