| 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 | $172.40 | 3.260% | $178.0202 | $178.02 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.27 | 11.502% | $78.3525 | $78.35 | $78.35 | $78.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $105.32 | 7.456% | $113.1727 | $113.17 | $113.15 | $113.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.56 | 10.789% | $166.8039 | $166.80 | $166.80 | $166.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.73 | 3.588% | $174.784 | $174.78 | $174.80 | $174.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.25 | 13.540% | $141.0735 | $141.07 | $141.05 | $141.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.55 | 11.401% | $132.0659 | $132.07 | $132.05 | $132.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $910.08 | $984.2727 | $984.26 | $984.20 | $984.40 | |