| 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 | $173.28 | 3.425% | $179.2148 | $179.21 | $179.20 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.45 | 5.797% | $228.9976 | $229.00 | $229.00 | $229.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.82 | 12.112% | $128.727 | $128.73 | $128.75 | $128.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.53 | 12.136% | $53.2982 | $53.30 | $53.30 | $53.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.38 | 7.551% | $57.4107 | $57.41 | $57.40 | $57.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.65 | 4.850% | $8.021 | $8.02 | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.38 | 4.584% | $158.3193 | $158.32 | $158.30 | $158.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $764.49 | $813.9886 | $813.99 | $813.95 | $813.90 | |