| 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 | $171.43 | 3.840% | $178.0129 | $178.01 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $100.93 | 13.762% | $114.82 | $114.82 | $114.80 | $114.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.99 | 7.508% | $80.6202 | $80.62 | $80.60 | $80.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.80 | 8.479% | $186.3669 | $186.37 | $186.35 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $93.32 | 13.808% | $106.2056 | $106.21 | $106.20 | $106.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.97 | 9.556% | $170.8745 | $170.87 | $170.85 | $170.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $103.68 | 7.683% | $111.6457 | $111.65 | $111.65 | $111.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $872.12 | $948.5458 | $948.55 | $948.45 | $948.50 | |