| 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 | $172.99 | 3.211% | $178.5447 | $178.54 | $178.55 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.48 | 13.413% | $157.0543 | $157.05 | $157.05 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.90 | 11.530% | $135.9551 | $135.96 | $135.95 | $136.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.25 | 13.513% | $230.7152 | $230.72 | $230.70 | $230.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.59 | 12.136% | $156.5306 | $156.53 | $156.55 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.53 | 12.355% | $72.5027 | $72.50 | $72.50 | $72.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.57 | 8.631% | $25.6043 | $25.60 | $25.60 | $25.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $864.31 | $956.9069 | $956.90 | $956.90 | $956.90 | |