| 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 | $166.68 | 3.260% | $172.1138 | $172.11 | $172.10 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.92 | 4.244% | $136.4762 | $136.48 | $136.50 | $136.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.27 | 7.138% | $145.997 | $146.00 | $146.00 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.88 | 7.193% | $186.3872 | $186.39 | $186.40 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.34 | 11.711% | $77.4604 | $77.46 | $77.45 | $77.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.54 | 4.733% | $135.6711 | $135.67 | $135.65 | $135.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $22.95 | 7.575% | $24.6885 | $24.69 | $24.70 | $24.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $829.58 | $878.7942 | $878.80 | $878.80 | $878.90 | |