| 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 | $171.83 | 3.828% | $178.4077 | $178.41 | $178.40 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.60 | 5.866% | $123.4398 | $123.44 | $123.45 | $123.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.60 | 8.307% | $150.1135 | $150.11 | $150.10 | $150.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.82 | 10.769% | $46.3236 | $46.32 | $46.30 | $46.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.58 | 3.538% | $28.5558 | $28.56 | $28.55 | $28.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.73 | 13.801% | $201.1205 | $201.12 | $201.10 | $201.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.92 | 12.126% | $86.2473 | $86.25 | $86.25 | $86.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $750.08 | $814.2082 | $814.21 | $814.15 | $814.10 | |