| 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 | $172.41 | 3.797% | $178.9564 | $178.96 | $178.95 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.60 | 3.520% | $49.2755 | $49.28 | $49.30 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.53 | 13.645% | $140.3857 | $140.39 | $140.40 | $140.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.72 | 4.790% | $186.2328 | $186.23 | $186.25 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.34 | 7.592% | $105.806 | $105.81 | $105.80 | $105.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.75 | 10.621% | $16.3166 | $16.32 | $16.30 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.51 | 8.567% | $78.7219 | $78.72 | $78.70 | $78.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $706.86 | $755.6949 | $755.71 | $755.70 | $755.70 | |