| 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 | $172.78 | 4.410% | $180.3996 | $180.40 | $180.40 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.65 | 6.663% | $154.288 | $154.29 | $154.30 | $154.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.66 | 7.619% | $150.3007 | $150.30 | $150.30 | $150.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.37 | 9.261% | $21.1639 | $21.16 | $21.15 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.66 | 11.427% | $275.9601 | $275.96 | $275.95 | $276.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.28 | 8.817% | $68.8594 | $68.86 | $68.85 | $68.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.98 | 7.344% | $96.5881 | $96.59 | $96.60 | $96.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $877.38 | $947.5598 | $947.56 | $947.55 | $947.70 | |