| 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 | $172.27 | 3.848% | $178.8989 | $178.90 | $178.90 | $178.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $210.91 | 9.780% | $231.537 | $231.54 | $231.55 | $231.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.63 | 5.690% | $148.6318 | $148.63 | $148.65 | $148.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $89.71 | 11.204% | $99.7611 | $99.76 | $99.75 | $99.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.73 | 3.184% | $63.6955 | $63.70 | $63.70 | $63.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.42 | 10.150% | $89.6841 | $89.68 | $89.70 | $89.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.85 | 8.124% | $14.9752 | $14.98 | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $770.52 | $827.1836 | $827.19 | $827.25 | $827.20 | |