| 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 | 3.399% | $178.1978 | $178.20 | $178.20 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.53 | 6.428% | $131.4705 | $131.47 | $131.45 | $131.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.71 | 4.392% | $261.7212 | $261.72 | $261.70 | $261.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.35 | 9.825% | $133.2726 | $133.27 | $133.25 | $133.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.49 | 12.873% | $29.9001 | $29.90 | $29.90 | $29.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.68 | 4.801% | $164.2022 | $164.20 | $164.20 | $164.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.33 | 6.663% | $146.4803 | $146.48 | $146.50 | $146.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $988.43 | $1,045.2447 | $1,045.24 | $1,045.20 | $1,045.30 | |