| 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 | $166.25 | 7.284% | $178.3597 | $178.36 | $178.35 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.62 | 5.645% | $200.324 | $200.32 | $200.30 | $200.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.30 | 5.598% | $84.7952 | $84.80 | $84.80 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.30 | 8.871% | $246.3751 | $246.38 | $246.40 | $246.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.78 | 3.244% | $46.2327 | $46.23 | $46.25 | $46.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $94.73 | 8.603% | $102.8796 | $102.88 | $102.90 | $102.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.47 | 7.135% | $213.7022 | $213.70 | $213.70 | $213.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,001.45 | $1,072.6685 | $1,072.67 | $1,072.70 | $1,072.70 | |