| 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 | $168.37 | 5.731% | $178.0193 | $178.02 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $110.43 | 12.492% | $124.2249 | $124.22 | $124.20 | $124.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.32 | 7.416% | $95.944 | $95.94 | $95.95 | $95.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.89 | 4.596% | $185.0199 | $185.02 | $185.00 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.71 | 8.621% | $228.8753 | $228.88 | $228.90 | $228.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.40 | 4.252% | $51.5005 | $51.50 | $51.50 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.54 | 3.731% | $13.0079 | $13.01 | $13.00 | $13.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $817.66 | $876.5918 | $876.59 | $876.55 | $876.50 | |