| 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 | $172.36 | 3.698% | $178.7339 | $178.73 | $178.75 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.63 | 12.341% | $96.1976 | $96.20 | $96.20 | $96.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.56 | 3.716% | $46.2158 | $46.22 | $46.20 | $46.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.63 | 6.533% | $108.2695 | $108.27 | $108.25 | $108.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.40 | 5.243% | $238.2702 | $238.27 | $238.25 | $238.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.44 | 10.263% | $249.6795 | $249.68 | $249.70 | $249.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.89 | 7.140% | $240.9471 | $240.95 | $240.95 | $240.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,081.91 | $1,158.3136 | $1,158.32 | $1,158.30 | $1,158.30 | |