| 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 | $172.42 | 4.860% | $180.7996 | $180.80 | $180.80 | $180.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.70 | 6.485% | $188.159 | $188.16 | $188.15 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.77 | 13.602% | $259.8873 | $259.89 | $259.90 | $259.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.72 | 7.499% | $34.0987 | $34.10 | $34.10 | $34.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.92 | 6.331% | $21.1811 | $21.18 | $21.20 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.27 | 8.166% | $202.5625 | $202.56 | $202.55 | $202.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $123.81 | 3.602% | $128.2696 | $128.27 | $128.25 | $128.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $940.61 | $1,014.9578 | $1,014.96 | $1,014.95 | $1,015.10 | |