| 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 | $170.58 | 4.612% | $178.4471 | $178.45 | $178.45 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.94 | 6.325% | $136.0322 | $136.03 | $136.05 | $136.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.55 | 6.274% | $148.3054 | $148.31 | $148.30 | $148.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.69 | 7.391% | $192.9709 | $192.97 | $192.95 | $193.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.91 | 13.573% | $237.2654 | $237.27 | $237.25 | $237.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.25 | 7.563% | $18.5546 | $18.55 | $18.55 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.37 | 8.232% | $5.8121 | $5.81 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $849.29 | $917.3877 | $917.39 | $917.35 | $917.40 | |