| 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 | $172.67 | 3.364% | $178.4786 | $178.48 | $178.50 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.90 | 11.285% | $87.8039 | $87.80 | $87.80 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.97 | 7.587% | $143.0584 | $143.06 | $143.05 | $143.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.63 | 9.505% | $24.781 | $24.78 | $24.80 | $24.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.79 | 5.338% | $207.2947 | $207.29 | $207.30 | $207.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $249.61 | 7.808% | $269.0995 | $269.10 | $269.10 | $269.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.87 | 11.767% | $19.9728 | $19.97 | $19.95 | $20.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $871.44 | $930.4889 | $930.48 | $930.50 | $930.60 | |