| 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 | $172.37 | 3.276% | $178.0168 | $178.02 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.56 | 7.709% | $35.0701 | $35.07 | $35.05 | $35.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.61 | 3.317% | $205.1979 | $205.20 | $205.20 | $205.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.55 | 13.117% | $37.9508 | $37.95 | $37.95 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.94 | 10.165% | $197.1293 | $197.13 | $197.15 | $197.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.51 | 11.575% | $262.7703 | $262.77 | $262.75 | $262.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.75 | 7.157% | $8.3047 | $8.30 | $8.30 | $8.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $859.29 | $924.4399 | $924.44 | $924.40 | $924.50 | |