| 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 | $173.63 | 3.248% | $179.2695 | $179.27 | $179.25 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.76 | 7.533% | $38.4538 | $38.45 | $38.45 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.88 | 10.808% | $178.2679 | $178.27 | $178.25 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $102.52 | 12.621% | $115.459 | $115.46 | $115.45 | $115.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $99.37 | 3.222% | $102.5717 | $102.57 | $102.55 | $102.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.41 | 3.516% | $161.9094 | $161.91 | $161.90 | $161.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.27 | 11.488% | $38.2069 | $38.21 | $38.20 | $38.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $762.84 | $814.1382 | $814.14 | $814.05 | $814.30 | |