| 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 | $172.92 | 3.328% | $178.6748 | $178.67 | $178.65 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.40 | 8.124% | $32.8697 | $32.87 | $32.85 | $32.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.25 | 10.512% | $233.4566 | $233.46 | $233.45 | $233.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.43 | 5.286% | $251.0334 | $251.03 | $251.05 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.65 | 7.508% | $66.2787 | $66.28 | $66.30 | $66.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.62 | 12.341% | $54.6202 | $54.62 | $54.60 | $54.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $22.79 | 8.526% | $24.7331 | $24.73 | $24.75 | $24.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $786.06 | $841.6665 | $841.66 | $841.65 | $841.70 | |