| 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 | $171.73 | 3.859% | $178.3571 | $178.36 | $178.35 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.56 | 4.737% | $56.0971 | $56.10 | $56.10 | $56.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.51 | 4.684% | $90.5621 | $90.56 | $90.55 | $90.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.85 | 8.787% | $143.4357 | $143.44 | $143.45 | $143.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.90 | 3.828% | $236.624 | $236.62 | $236.60 | $236.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.81 | 7.237% | $15.8818 | $15.88 | $15.90 | $15.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.28 | 13.316% | $87.5706 | $87.57 | $87.55 | $87.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $763.64 | $808.5284 | $808.53 | $808.50 | $808.60 | |