| 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 | $172.69 | 3.168% | $178.1608 | $178.16 | $178.15 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.87 | 10.216% | $180.611 | $180.61 | $180.60 | $180.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.48 | 11.354% | $150.8624 | $150.86 | $150.85 | $150.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.60 | 7.479% | $8.1684 | $8.17 | $8.15 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.62 | 9.397% | $203.0627 | $203.06 | $203.05 | $203.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.91 | 5.647% | $41.1072 | $41.11 | $41.10 | $41.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.55 | 8.349% | $181.5387 | $181.54 | $181.55 | $181.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $871.72 | $943.5112 | $943.51 | $943.45 | $943.60 | |