| 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 | $172.75 | 3.238% | $178.3436 | $178.34 | $178.35 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.91 | 4.142% | $103.0069 | $103.01 | $103.00 | $103.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.50 | 12.516% | $234.5959 | $234.60 | $234.60 | $234.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.63 | 9.335% | $232.479 | $232.48 | $232.50 | $232.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.44 | 11.477% | $10.5234 | $10.52 | $10.50 | $10.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.34 | 11.125% | $115.9478 | $115.95 | $115.95 | $115.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.98 | 10.512% | $8.8189 | $8.82 | $8.80 | $8.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $814.55 | $883.7155 | $883.72 | $883.70 | $883.60 | |