| 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 | $168.74 | 5.720% | $178.3919 | $178.39 | $178.40 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.60 | 6.157% | $205.52 | $205.52 | $205.50 | $205.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.28 | 9.283% | $167.509 | $167.51 | $167.50 | $167.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.38 | 3.412% | $146.2039 | $146.20 | $146.20 | $146.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.84 | 10.660% | $29.7011 | $29.70 | $29.70 | $29.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.82 | 10.618% | $17.4998 | $17.50 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.51 | 4.381% | $53.7667 | $53.77 | $53.75 | $53.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $751.17 | $798.5924 | $798.59 | $798.55 | $798.60 | |