| 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 | $172.50 | 3.378% | $178.3271 | $178.33 | $178.35 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.96 | 12.723% | $91.2605 | $91.26 | $91.25 | $91.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.32 | 11.284% | $277.4533 | $277.45 | $277.45 | $277.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $91.62 | 8.795% | $99.678 | $99.68 | $99.70 | $99.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.37 | 3.852% | $148.8926 | $148.89 | $148.90 | $148.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.55 | 3.532% | $65.7946 | $65.79 | $65.80 | $65.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.94 | 9.627% | $218.092 | $218.09 | $218.10 | $218.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.26 | $1,079.4981 | $1,079.49 | $1,079.55 | $1,079.60 | |