| 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 | $172.27 | 3.420% | $178.1616 | $178.16 | $178.15 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.28 | 12.420% | $89.1266 | $89.13 | $89.15 | $89.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $105.43 | 12.528% | $118.6383 | $118.64 | $118.65 | $118.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.94 | 6.687% | $12.7384 | $12.74 | $12.75 | $12.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.44 | 12.726% | $115.4765 | $115.48 | $115.50 | $115.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.87 | 9.719% | $188.574 | $188.57 | $188.55 | $188.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.27 | 13.728% | $261.8815 | $261.88 | $261.90 | $261.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $873.50 | $964.5969 | $964.60 | $964.65 | $964.60 | |