| 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 | $172.77 | 3.743% | $179.2368 | $179.24 | $179.25 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.46 | 7.505% | $56.3971 | $56.40 | $56.40 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $118.57 | 11.506% | $132.2127 | $132.21 | $132.20 | $132.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.79 | 9.820% | $62.3668 | $62.37 | $62.35 | $62.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.97 | 3.715% | $205.3246 | $205.32 | $205.30 | $205.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.56 | 10.338% | $57.9937 | $57.99 | $58.00 | $58.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.35 | 8.363% | $153.1711 | $153.17 | $153.15 | $153.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $792.47 | $846.7028 | $846.70 | $846.65 | $846.70 | |