| 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 | $172.75 | 3.654% | $179.0623 | $179.06 | $179.05 | $179.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.83 | 7.604% | $15.9577 | $15.96 | $15.95 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $95.34 | 6.393% | $101.4351 | $101.44 | $101.45 | $101.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.33 | 12.357% | $261.039 | $261.04 | $261.05 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.28 | 5.506% | $37.2225 | $37.22 | $37.20 | $37.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.85 | 7.731% | $126.961 | $126.96 | $126.95 | $127.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.91 | 6.442% | $37.1589 | $37.16 | $37.15 | $37.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $703.29 | $758.8365 | $758.84 | $758.80 | $758.90 | |