| 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 | $172.96 | 3.132% | $178.3771 | $178.38 | $178.40 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.62 | 7.670% | $198.7804 | $198.78 | $198.80 | $198.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.76 | 3.394% | $210.6756 | $210.68 | $210.70 | $210.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.68 | 8.799% | $15.9717 | $15.97 | $15.95 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.77 | 3.429% | $149.7342 | $149.73 | $149.75 | $149.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.82 | 10.614% | $156.8728 | $156.87 | $156.85 | $156.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.79 | 4.192% | $124.8116 | $124.81 | $124.80 | $124.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $982.40 | $1,035.2234 | $1,035.22 | $1,035.25 | $1,035.30 | |