| 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 | $167.37 | 6.374% | $178.0382 | $178.04 | $178.05 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.51 | 10.270% | $192.4322 | $192.43 | $192.45 | $192.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.76 | 13.685% | $258.929 | $258.93 | $258.95 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.97 | 4.183% | $143.7413 | $143.74 | $143.75 | $143.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.44 | 9.433% | $88.0279 | $88.03 | $88.05 | $88.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.61 | 7.325% | $34.9987 | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.67 | 9.528% | $40.1639 | $40.16 | $40.15 | $40.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $857.33 | $936.3312 | $936.33 | $936.40 | $936.20 | |