| 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 | $172.30 | 3.703% | $178.6803 | $178.68 | $178.70 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.34 | 7.554% | $207.9449 | $207.94 | $207.95 | $207.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.94 | 10.494% | $54.0758 | $54.08 | $54.10 | $54.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.72 | 10.866% | $68.4265 | $68.43 | $68.45 | $68.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.67 | 10.419% | $201.7024 | $201.70 | $201.70 | $201.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.69 | 12.243% | $116.3848 | $116.38 | $116.40 | $116.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.99 | 13.699% | $100.0438 | $100.04 | $100.05 | $100.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $850.65 | $927.2585 | $927.25 | $927.35 | $927.20 | |