| 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 | $171.80 | 3.480% | $177.7786 | $177.78 | $177.80 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.75 | 3.455% | $75.2635 | $75.26 | $75.25 | $75.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.51 | 10.150% | $209.8468 | $209.85 | $209.85 | $209.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.95 | 7.424% | $40.7674 | $40.77 | $40.75 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.53 | 3.553% | $128.9546 | $128.95 | $128.95 | $129.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.84 | 5.355% | $41.9734 | $41.97 | $41.95 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.55 | 12.857% | $187.9633 | $187.96 | $187.95 | $188.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $803.93 | $862.5476 | $862.54 | $862.50 | $862.70 | |