| 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 | $172.61 | 3.312% | $178.3268 | $178.33 | $178.35 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.80 | 11.448% | $143.545 | $143.55 | $143.55 | $143.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.80 | 7.534% | $72.9081 | $72.91 | $72.90 | $72.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.51 | 12.184% | $277.6666 | $277.67 | $277.65 | $277.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.90 | 5.530% | $136.0282 | $136.03 | $136.05 | $136.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.56 | 4.325% | $197.7585 | $197.76 | $197.75 | $197.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.62 | 7.396% | $40.4024 | $40.40 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $972.80 | $1,046.6356 | $1,046.65 | $1,046.65 | $1,046.60 | |