| 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 | $172.35 | 3.634% | $178.6132 | $178.61 | $178.60 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.26 | 6.306% | $146.9787 | $146.98 | $147.00 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.47 | 5.500% | $263.1909 | $263.19 | $263.20 | $263.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.33 | 11.454% | $19.315 | $19.32 | $19.30 | $19.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.76 | 11.169% | $198.7257 | $198.73 | $198.75 | $198.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.82 | 6.566% | $41.3689 | $41.37 | $41.35 | $41.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.28 | 12.218% | $32.8574 | $32.86 | $32.85 | $32.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $824.27 | $881.0498 | $881.06 | $881.05 | $881.10 | |