| 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 | $172.34 | 3.378% | $178.1616 | $178.16 | $178.15 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.42 | 5.616% | $165.2045 | $165.20 | $165.20 | $165.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.61 | 12.233% | $246.4749 | $246.47 | $246.45 | $246.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.62 | 5.686% | $70.408 | $70.41 | $70.40 | $70.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.47 | 11.423% | $97.4617 | $97.46 | $97.45 | $97.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.46 | 9.148% | $53.9846 | $53.98 | $54.00 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.55 | 6.834% | $199.2988 | $199.30 | $199.30 | $199.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $938.47 | $1,010.9941 | $1,010.98 | $1,010.95 | $1,011.10 | |