| 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 | $172.36 | 4.108% | $179.4405 | $179.44 | $179.45 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.95 | 4.413% | $179.5382 | $179.54 | $179.55 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $118.94 | 5.116% | $125.025 | $125.03 | $125.05 | $125.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.79 | 9.316% | $172.4897 | $172.49 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $93.90 | 9.512% | $102.8318 | $102.83 | $102.85 | $102.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.82 | 12.531% | $20.053 | $20.05 | $20.05 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.69 | 6.449% | $242.3737 | $242.37 | $242.35 | $242.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $960.45 | $1,021.7519 | $1,021.75 | $1,021.80 | $1,021.70 | |