| 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 | $170.89 | 4.375% | $178.3664 | $178.37 | $178.35 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.37 | 9.379% | $35.406 | $35.41 | $35.40 | $35.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.71 | 12.150% | $257.6198 | $257.62 | $257.60 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.32 | 6.191% | $137.3262 | $137.33 | $137.35 | $137.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.77 | 4.511% | $246.4056 | $246.41 | $246.40 | $246.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.47 | 11.446% | $22.813 | $22.81 | $22.80 | $22.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $91.46 | 9.642% | $100.2786 | $100.28 | $100.30 | $100.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $909.99 | $978.2156 | $978.23 | $978.20 | $978.20 | |