| 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 | $173.27 | 3.398% | $179.1577 | $179.16 | $179.15 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.72 | 11.340% | $17.5026 | $17.50 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $118.58 | 12.768% | $133.7203 | $133.72 | $133.70 | $133.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $119.90 | 4.610% | $125.4274 | $125.43 | $125.45 | $125.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.64 | 9.596% | $96.0499 | $96.05 | $96.05 | $96.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $194.62 | 12.253% | $218.4668 | $218.47 | $218.45 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.53 | 11.504% | $85.334 | $85.33 | $85.35 | $85.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $786.26 | $855.6587 | $855.66 | $855.65 | $855.60 | |