| 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 | $172.65 | 3.375% | $178.4769 | $178.48 | $178.50 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.60 | 9.806% | $196.1135 | $196.11 | $196.10 | $196.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.52 | 7.238% | $116.3747 | $116.37 | $116.35 | $116.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.55 | 12.296% | $12.9702 | $12.97 | $12.95 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.28 | 13.457% | $25.2782 | $25.28 | $25.30 | $25.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.61 | 13.416% | $278.561 | $278.56 | $278.55 | $278.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.47 | 3.196% | $158.3749 | $158.37 | $158.35 | $158.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $892.68 | $966.1494 | $966.14 | $966.10 | $966.30 | |