| 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 | $171.50 | 4.287% | $178.8522 | $178.85 | $178.85 | $178.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $59.90 | 11.150% | $66.5789 | $66.58 | $66.60 | $66.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.55 | 3.201% | $125.4408 | $125.44 | $125.45 | $125.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.75 | 9.850% | $216.1299 | $216.13 | $216.15 | $216.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.88 | 4.439% | $231.7293 | $231.73 | $231.75 | $231.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.49 | 4.452% | $145.7001 | $145.70 | $145.70 | $145.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.65 | 9.161% | $93.4964 | $93.50 | $93.50 | $93.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $996.72 | $1,057.9276 | $1,057.93 | $1,058.00 | $1,057.90 | |