| 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 | $172.36 | 3.364% | $178.1582 | $178.16 | $178.15 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.67 | 11.622% | $257.4785 | $257.48 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.42 | 6.224% | $72.6785 | $72.68 | $72.70 | $72.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.64 | 13.645% | $271.2024 | $271.20 | $271.20 | $271.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.35 | 7.269% | $241.7307 | $241.73 | $241.75 | $241.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.89 | 6.346% | $82.8329 | $82.83 | $82.85 | $82.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.39 | 13.607% | $85.6483 | $85.65 | $85.65 | $85.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,088.72 | $1,189.7295 | $1,189.73 | $1,189.80 | $1,189.70 | |