| 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 | $172.26 | 3.456% | $178.2133 | $178.21 | $178.20 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.29 | 8.270% | $36.0431 | $36.04 | $36.05 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.28 | 11.302% | $29.2502 | $29.25 | $29.25 | $29.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.41 | 10.240% | $222.0344 | $222.03 | $222.05 | $222.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.91 | 11.416% | $41.1236 | $41.12 | $41.10 | $41.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.75 | 4.768% | $126.5074 | $126.51 | $126.50 | $126.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.78 | 3.695% | $132.5015 | $132.50 | $132.50 | $132.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $718.68 | $765.6735 | $765.66 | $765.65 | $765.60 | |