| 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 | $171.73 | 3.800% | $178.2557 | $178.26 | $178.25 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.50 | 4.332% | $65.2075 | $65.21 | $65.20 | $65.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $91.39 | 9.208% | $99.8052 | $99.81 | $99.80 | $99.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.95 | 8.366% | $32.4556 | $32.46 | $32.45 | $32.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.74 | 12.840% | $157.6826 | $157.68 | $157.70 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.36 | 8.699% | $11.2612 | $11.26 | $11.25 | $11.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.69 | 10.469% | $220.5955 | $220.60 | $220.60 | $220.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $705.36 | $765.2633 | $765.28 | $765.25 | $765.40 | |