| 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 | $172.47 | 3.584% | $178.6513 | $178.65 | $178.65 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.63 | 9.196% | $180.8613 | $180.86 | $180.85 | $180.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.64 | 12.625% | $82.9371 | $82.94 | $82.95 | $82.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.59 | 6.747% | $146.8732 | $146.87 | $146.85 | $146.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.84 | 7.534% | $19.1841 | $19.18 | $19.20 | $19.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.78 | 11.297% | $66.5333 | $66.53 | $66.55 | $66.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.35 | 12.490% | $281.6187 | $281.62 | $281.60 | $281.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $877.30 | $956.6590 | $956.65 | $956.65 | $956.70 | |