| 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 | $172.83 | 3.598% | $179.0484 | $179.05 | $179.05 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.28 | 5.250% | $245.5272 | $245.53 | $245.55 | $245.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.47 | 3.365% | $7.7214 | $7.72 | $7.70 | $7.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.46 | 8.719% | $46.1621 | $46.16 | $46.15 | $46.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.66 | 6.464% | $23.0601 | $23.06 | $23.05 | $23.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.79 | 9.104% | $190.7029 | $190.70 | $190.70 | $190.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.64 | 13.662% | $275.7895 | $275.79 | $275.80 | $275.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $895.13 | $968.0116 | $968.01 | $968.00 | $968.00 | |