| 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 | $157.73 | 12.850% | $177.9983 | $178.00 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.42 | 5.700% | $37.4389 | $37.44 | $37.45 | $37.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.25 | 11.263% | $159.3842 | $159.38 | $159.40 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.96 | 11.174% | $42.2017 | $42.20 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.29 | 13.515% | $11.6807 | $11.68 | $11.70 | $11.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.59 | 10.226% | $26.0023 | $26.00 | $26.00 | $26.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.79 | 6.432% | $58.3141 | $58.31 | $58.30 | $58.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $463.03 | $513.0202 | $513.01 | $513.05 | $513.00 | |