| 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 | $167.41 | 6.334% | $178.0137 | $178.01 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.27 | 7.560% | $212.1836 | $212.18 | $212.20 | $212.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.39 | 12.120% | $17.2553 | $17.26 | $17.25 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.97 | 5.421% | $48.462 | $48.46 | $48.45 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.81 | 7.669% | $25.636 | $25.64 | $25.65 | $25.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.61 | 3.446% | $232.3501 | $232.35 | $232.35 | $232.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.30 | 7.136% | $215.6648 | $215.66 | $215.65 | $215.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $875.76 | $929.5655 | $929.56 | $929.55 | $929.70 | |