| 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 | $171.97 | 4.228% | $179.2409 | $179.24 | $179.25 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.87 | 3.126% | $186.524 | $186.52 | $186.50 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.88 | 6.324% | $32.8329 | $32.83 | $32.85 | $32.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.47 | 10.554% | $165.2451 | $165.25 | $165.25 | $165.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.92 | 10.201% | $75.9505 | $75.95 | $75.95 | $76.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.25 | 8.487% | $157.5774 | $157.58 | $157.60 | $157.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.59 | 11.191% | $180.7854 | $180.79 | $180.80 | $180.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $909.95 | $978.1562 | $978.16 | $978.20 | $978.10 | |