| 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 | $173.27 | 3.162% | $178.7488 | $178.75 | $178.75 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.73 | 5.222% | $198.5855 | $198.59 | $198.60 | $198.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.85 | 3.856% | $47.618 | $47.62 | $47.60 | $47.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.40 | 8.294% | $103.3125 | $103.31 | $103.30 | $103.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $107.40 | 5.251% | $113.0396 | $113.04 | $113.05 | $113.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.70 | 12.752% | $87.6083 | $87.61 | $87.60 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.36 | 13.558% | $257.0499 | $257.05 | $257.05 | $257.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $914.71 | $985.9626 | $985.97 | $985.95 | $985.80 | |