| 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 | $167.33 | 6.865% | $178.8172 | $178.82 | $178.80 | $178.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.35 | 6.339% | $208.7966 | $208.80 | $208.80 | $208.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.32 | 3.240% | $145.8988 | $145.90 | $145.90 | $145.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.62 | 9.443% | $38.9836 | $38.98 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.72 | 9.231% | $212.6946 | $212.69 | $212.70 | $212.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.89 | 4.196% | $79.0743 | $79.07 | $79.05 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.94 | 4.728% | $140.2727 | $140.27 | $140.25 | $140.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $945.17 | $1,004.5378 | $1,004.53 | $1,004.50 | $1,004.60 | |