| 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 | $172.58 | 3.604% | $178.7998 | $178.80 | $178.80 | $178.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $101.99 | 13.763% | $116.0269 | $116.03 | $116.05 | $116.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.68 | 10.150% | $194.613 | $194.61 | $194.60 | $194.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.35 | 5.185% | $71.8939 | $71.89 | $71.90 | $71.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.49 | 3.794% | $47.2159 | $47.22 | $47.20 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.76 | 4.138% | $28.9087 | $28.91 | $28.90 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.64 | 11.277% | $221.0406 | $221.04 | $221.05 | $221.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $791.49 | $858.4988 | $858.50 | $858.50 | $858.40 | |