| 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 | $170.75 | 4.269% | $178.0393 | $178.04 | $178.05 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.74 | 5.497% | $42.9795 | $42.98 | $43.00 | $43.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.64 | 11.169% | $250.8417 | $250.84 | $250.85 | $250.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.45 | 6.793% | $22.9071 | $22.91 | $22.90 | $22.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.93 | 4.377% | $27.065 | $27.07 | $27.05 | $27.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.39 | 4.370% | $73.466 | $73.47 | $73.45 | $73.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.35 | 13.714% | $202.8089 | $202.81 | $202.80 | $202.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $733.25 | $798.1075 | $798.12 | $798.10 | $798.10 | |