| 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 | $172.48 | 3.625% | $178.7324 | $178.73 | $178.75 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.87 | 13.325% | $24.7842 | $24.78 | $24.80 | $24.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $107.37 | 12.592% | $120.89 | $120.89 | $120.90 | $120.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.73 | 8.635% | $247.3945 | $247.39 | $247.40 | $247.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.39 | 11.400% | $55.0205 | $55.02 | $55.00 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.75 | 5.869% | $25.1439 | $25.14 | $25.15 | $25.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.69 | 3.386% | $193.0113 | $193.01 | $193.00 | $193.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $789.28 | $844.9768 | $844.96 | $845.00 | $844.90 | |