| 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 | $172.70 | 3.160% | $178.1573 | $178.16 | $178.15 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.32 | 12.172% | $73.2708 | $73.27 | $73.25 | $73.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.30 | 9.332% | $163.2327 | $163.23 | $163.25 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.44 | 10.194% | $198.8341 | $198.83 | $198.85 | $198.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.28 | 5.195% | $37.1128 | $37.11 | $37.10 | $37.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.72 | 7.271% | $144.5155 | $144.52 | $144.50 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.78 | 8.845% | $158.6742 | $158.67 | $158.65 | $158.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $883.54 | $953.7974 | $953.79 | $953.75 | $953.80 | |