| 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 | $173.25 | 3.193% | $178.7819 | $178.78 | $178.80 | $178.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.86 | 9.678% | $64.5565 | $64.56 | $64.55 | $64.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.76 | 10.335% | $224.8186 | $224.82 | $224.80 | $224.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.85 | 8.688% | $169.3902 | $169.39 | $169.40 | $169.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.78 | 6.108% | $181.2112 | $181.21 | $181.20 | $181.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.61 | 12.330% | $40.0007 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $67.85 | 3.204% | $70.0239 | $70.02 | $70.00 | $70.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $865.96 | $928.7830 | $928.78 | $928.75 | $928.80 | |