| 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 | $172.67 | 3.424% | $178.5822 | $178.58 | $178.60 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.77 | 3.248% | $42.0942 | $42.09 | $42.10 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.62 | 3.372% | $165.0024 | $165.00 | $165.00 | $165.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.60 | 12.704% | $200.1623 | $200.16 | $200.15 | $200.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.43 | 10.376% | $53.4551 | $53.46 | $53.45 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.62 | 9.604% | $246.1925 | $246.19 | $246.20 | $246.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.48 | 4.823% | $50.8182 | $50.82 | $50.80 | $50.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $872.19 | $936.3069 | $936.30 | $936.30 | $936.40 | |