| 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 | $163.88 | 4.860% | $171.8446 | $171.84 | $171.85 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.99 | 4.599% | $76.3468 | $76.35 | $76.35 | $76.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.98 | 5.791% | $160.7812 | $160.78 | $160.80 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.66 | 6.711% | $92.4758 | $92.48 | $92.50 | $92.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.32 | 3.513% | $198.0411 | $198.04 | $198.05 | $198.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.94 | 13.474% | $259.7874 | $259.79 | $259.80 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.72 | 12.326% | $219.8444 | $219.84 | $219.85 | $219.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,091.49 | $1,179.1213 | $1,179.12 | $1,179.20 | $1,179.00 | |