| 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 | $171.75 | 3.851% | $178.3641 | $178.36 | $178.35 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.85 | 9.815% | $74.5095 | $74.51 | $74.50 | $74.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.35 | 3.132% | $85.9605 | $85.96 | $85.95 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $193.97 | 7.466% | $208.4518 | $208.45 | $208.45 | $208.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.69 | 4.677% | $183.907 | $183.91 | $183.90 | $183.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.98 | 6.265% | $234.8244 | $234.82 | $234.80 | $234.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.89 | 10.555% | $31.9393 | $31.94 | $31.95 | $31.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $942.48 | $997.9566 | $997.95 | $997.90 | $998.00 | |