| 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 | $172.36 | 3.462% | $178.3271 | $178.33 | $178.35 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.98 | 13.397% | $6.7811 | $6.78 | $6.80 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.88 | 9.107% | $95.8832 | $95.88 | $95.90 | $95.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.58 | 12.873% | $236.5592 | $236.56 | $236.55 | $236.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.90 | 11.327% | $245.9213 | $245.92 | $245.90 | $245.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.84 | 11.781% | $30.002 | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.76 | 7.852% | $26.7042 | $26.70 | $26.70 | $26.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $748.30 | $820.1781 | $820.17 | $820.20 | $820.20 | |