| 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 | $172.48 | 3.288% | $178.1511 | $178.15 | $178.15 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $11.92 | 11.813% | $13.3281 | $13.33 | $13.35 | $13.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.48 | 13.685% | $59.6619 | $59.66 | $59.65 | $59.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.94 | 8.596% | $216.0409 | $216.04 | $216.05 | $216.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.46 | 3.836% | $230.9936 | $230.99 | $231.00 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.78 | 8.502% | $58.3524 | $58.35 | $58.35 | $58.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.87 | 5.612% | $249.107 | $249.11 | $249.10 | $249.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $947.93 | $1,005.6350 | $1,005.63 | $1,005.65 | $1,005.70 | |