| 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 | $170.52 | 4.524% | $178.2343 | $178.23 | $178.25 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.59 | 10.495% | $167.4994 | $167.50 | $167.50 | $167.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.40 | 13.400% | $160.3476 | $160.35 | $160.35 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $57.92 | 13.551% | $65.7687 | $65.77 | $65.75 | $65.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.80 | 8.639% | $19.3377 | $19.34 | $19.35 | $19.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.71 | 13.348% | $177.6277 | $177.63 | $177.65 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.66 | 13.176% | $268.9741 | $268.97 | $268.95 | $269.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $933.60 | $1,037.7895 | $1,037.79 | $1,037.80 | $1,037.70 | |