| 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 | $172.47 | 3.541% | $178.5772 | $178.58 | $178.60 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $108.50 | 9.248% | $118.5341 | $118.53 | $118.55 | $118.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.75 | 7.383% | $132.8865 | $132.89 | $132.90 | $132.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.88 | 7.367% | $105.0908 | $105.09 | $105.10 | $105.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.96 | 4.102% | $30.1479 | $30.15 | $30.15 | $30.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.85 | 9.549% | $19.5545 | $19.55 | $19.55 | $19.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.55 | 5.139% | $52.0964 | $52.10 | $52.10 | $52.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $598.96 | $636.8874 | $636.89 | $636.95 | $636.90 | |