| 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 | $170.58 | 4.440% | $178.1538 | $178.15 | $178.15 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.58 | 7.386% | $174.5882 | $174.59 | $174.60 | $174.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.92 | 10.184% | $263.2516 | $263.25 | $263.25 | $263.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.39 | 4.853% | $83.2428 | $83.24 | $83.25 | $83.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.44 | 8.165% | $36.1704 | $36.17 | $36.15 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.42 | 9.484% | $256.6524 | $256.65 | $256.65 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.59 | 3.132% | $80.0201 | $80.02 | $80.00 | $80.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $996.92 | $1,072.0793 | $1,072.07 | $1,072.05 | $1,072.20 | |