| 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 | $172.70 | 3.428% | $178.6202 | $178.62 | $178.60 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.54 | 11.177% | $80.6478 | $80.65 | $80.65 | $80.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.74 | 7.330% | $36.2131 | $36.21 | $36.20 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.91 | 5.625% | $7.2987 | $7.30 | $7.30 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.77 | 12.860% | $232.232 | $232.23 | $232.25 | $232.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $106.67 | 8.371% | $115.5993 | $115.60 | $115.60 | $115.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.97 | 7.436% | $193.3526 | $193.35 | $193.35 | $193.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $778.30 | $843.9637 | $843.96 | $843.95 | $843.90 | |