| 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 | $171.68 | 3.818% | $178.2347 | $178.23 | $178.25 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $96.37 | 13.506% | $109.3857 | $109.39 | $109.40 | $109.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $119.94 | 9.721% | $131.5994 | $131.60 | $131.60 | $131.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.95 | 13.256% | $91.6807 | $91.68 | $91.70 | $91.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.83 | 10.545% | $137.9933 | $137.99 | $138.00 | $138.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.78 | 7.319% | $163.962 | $163.96 | $163.95 | $164.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.88 | 4.345% | $16.57 | $16.57 | $16.55 | $16.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $762.43 | $829.4258 | $829.42 | $829.45 | $829.50 | |