| 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 | $171.93 | 3.687% | $178.2691 | $178.27 | $178.25 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $92.76 | 9.291% | $101.3783 | $101.38 | $101.40 | $101.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.63 | 13.129% | $137.5988 | $137.60 | $137.60 | $137.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.59 | 5.397% | $65.968 | $65.97 | $65.95 | $66.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.67 | 13.605% | $172.3047 | $172.30 | $172.30 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.51 | 8.823% | $16.8784 | $16.88 | $16.90 | $16.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.31 | 9.833% | $124.4518 | $124.45 | $124.45 | $124.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $729.40 | $796.8491 | $796.85 | $796.85 | $797.00 | |