| 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 | $172.25 | 3.596% | $178.4441 | $178.44 | $178.45 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.90 | 5.404% | $92.6501 | $92.65 | $92.65 | $92.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.57 | 8.585% | $198.2436 | $198.24 | $198.25 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.60 | 13.799% | $280.6283 | $280.63 | $280.65 | $280.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.69 | 3.823% | $122.1893 | $122.19 | $122.20 | $122.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.52 | 13.488% | $55.0644 | $55.06 | $55.05 | $55.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.87 | 5.302% | $148.3389 | $148.34 | $148.35 | $148.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $996.40 | $1,075.5587 | $1,075.55 | $1,075.60 | $1,075.50 | |