| 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 | $159.89 | 10.187% | $176.178 | $176.18 | $176.20 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.40 | 3.501% | $144.2804 | $144.28 | $144.30 | $144.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.73 | 10.841% | $260.1771 | $260.18 | $260.20 | $260.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.46 | 5.679% | $133.6417 | $133.64 | $133.65 | $133.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.74 | 6.516% | $35.9385 | $35.94 | $35.95 | $35.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.86 | 5.373% | $184.2552 | $184.26 | $184.25 | $184.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.52 | 7.427% | $17.7469 | $17.75 | $17.75 | $17.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $885.60 | $952.2178 | $952.23 | $952.30 | $952.20 | |