| 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 | $171.90 | 3.575% | $178.0454 | $178.05 | $178.05 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.73 | 6.408% | $52.9167 | $52.92 | $52.90 | $52.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.32 | 13.520% | $234.2145 | $234.21 | $234.20 | $234.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.28 | 4.424% | $103.6721 | $103.67 | $103.65 | $103.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.72 | 13.116% | $137.6848 | $137.68 | $137.70 | $137.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.83 | 3.808% | $220.9346 | $220.93 | $220.95 | $220.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.42 | 5.766% | $51.2119 | $51.21 | $51.20 | $51.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $910.20 | $978.6800 | $978.67 | $978.65 | $978.60 | |