| 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 | $172.46 | 3.558% | $178.5961 | $178.60 | $178.60 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.89 | 13.193% | $99.4853 | $99.49 | $99.50 | $99.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.92 | 5.752% | $10.4906 | $10.49 | $10.50 | $10.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.41 | 3.856% | $185.2895 | $185.29 | $185.30 | $185.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.84 | 5.743% | $15.6923 | $15.69 | $15.70 | $15.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.54 | 7.604% | $160.911 | $160.91 | $160.90 | $160.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.72 | 12.278% | $224.2416 | $224.24 | $224.25 | $224.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $812.78 | $874.7064 | $874.71 | $874.75 | $874.70 | |