| 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 | $172.90 | 3.260% | $178.5365 | $178.54 | $178.55 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.73 | 7.495% | $140.5282 | $140.53 | $140.55 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.93 | 11.739% | $272.5649 | $272.56 | $272.55 | $272.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.25 | 8.500% | $16.5463 | $16.55 | $16.55 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.35 | 4.383% | $166.3343 | $166.33 | $166.35 | $166.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.67 | 13.836% | $157.8564 | $157.86 | $157.85 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.39 | 13.429% | $66.2312 | $66.23 | $66.25 | $66.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $919.22 | $998.5978 | $998.60 | $998.65 | $998.50 | |