| 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 | $168.84 | 5.700% | $178.4639 | $178.46 | $178.45 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.95 | 4.371% | $28.128 | $28.13 | $28.15 | $28.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.74 | 3.210% | $17.2774 | $17.28 | $17.30 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.69 | 9.843% | $256.6921 | $256.69 | $256.70 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.93 | 7.413% | $190.0458 | $190.05 | $190.05 | $190.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.94 | 8.563% | $192.0914 | $192.09 | $192.10 | $192.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.60 | 3.788% | $34.8728 | $34.87 | $34.85 | $34.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $833.69 | $897.5714 | $897.57 | $897.60 | $897.60 | |