| 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 | $172.28 | 4.675% | $180.3341 | $180.33 | $180.35 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.39 | 8.775% | $90.7075 | $90.71 | $90.70 | $90.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.54 | 13.156% | $206.555 | $206.56 | $206.55 | $206.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.38 | 5.157% | $188.6306 | $188.63 | $188.65 | $188.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.53 | 4.853% | $14.1866 | $14.19 | $14.20 | $14.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.95 | 3.693% | $128.5275 | $128.53 | $128.55 | $128.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.79 | 4.584% | $170.2523 | $170.25 | $170.25 | $170.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $917.86 | $979.1936 | $979.20 | $979.25 | $979.20 | |