| 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 | $168.84 | 4.237% | $175.9938 | $175.99 | $176.00 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.78 | 7.550% | $48.1609 | $48.16 | $48.15 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.81 | 4.402% | $249.3224 | $249.32 | $249.30 | $249.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.66 | 7.557% | $78.1509 | $78.15 | $78.15 | $78.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.98 | 5.503% | $36.9049 | $36.90 | $36.90 | $36.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.81 | 8.702% | $183.4998 | $183.50 | $183.50 | $183.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.31 | 4.693% | $56.8588 | $56.86 | $56.85 | $56.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $783.19 | $828.8915 | $828.88 | $828.85 | $829.00 | |