| 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 | $172.67 | 3.245% | $178.2731 | $178.27 | $178.25 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.91 | 3.749% | $158.6426 | $158.64 | $158.65 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.48 | 8.309% | $271.2924 | $271.29 | $271.30 | $271.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.88 | 13.460% | $78.1512 | $78.15 | $78.15 | $78.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.64 | 10.276% | $75.6934 | $75.69 | $75.70 | $75.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.45 | 9.249% | $49.6537 | $49.65 | $49.65 | $49.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.71 | 12.559% | $37.9436 | $37.94 | $37.95 | $37.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $792.74 | $849.6500 | $849.63 | $849.65 | $849.70 | |