| 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 | $172.30 | 3.420% | $178.1927 | $178.19 | $178.20 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $113.98 | 5.458% | $120.201 | $120.20 | $120.20 | $120.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.75 | 9.311% | $81.71 | $81.71 | $81.70 | $81.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.93 | 9.156% | $137.4602 | $137.46 | $137.45 | $137.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.25 | 8.735% | $239.4888 | $239.49 | $239.50 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.67 | 5.424% | $197.8492 | $197.85 | $197.85 | $197.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.85 | 8.309% | $29.081 | $29.08 | $29.10 | $29.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $921.73 | $983.9829 | $983.98 | $984.00 | $984.00 | |