| 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 | $172.25 | 3.614% | $178.4751 | $178.48 | $178.50 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.81 | 9.144% | $12.8899 | $12.89 | $12.90 | $12.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.88 | 7.734% | $247.6589 | $247.66 | $247.65 | $247.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.25 | 5.329% | $75.0469 | $75.05 | $75.05 | $75.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.50 | 5.235% | $143.6458 | $143.65 | $143.65 | $143.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.37 | 6.213% | $205.3841 | $205.38 | $205.40 | $205.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $101.45 | 11.820% | $113.4414 | $113.44 | $113.45 | $113.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $916.51 | $976.5421 | $976.55 | $976.60 | $976.50 | |