| 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 | $169.56 | 5.774% | $179.3504 | $179.35 | $179.35 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.29 | 6.192% | $175.5248 | $175.52 | $175.50 | $175.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.54 | 7.796% | $229.1096 | $229.11 | $229.10 | $229.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.65 | 9.295% | $175.5824 | $175.58 | $175.60 | $175.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.49 | 3.170% | $184.1481 | $184.15 | $184.15 | $184.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.66 | 13.524% | $87.0275 | $87.03 | $87.05 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.99 | 4.104% | $252.9623 | $252.96 | $252.95 | $253.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,206.18 | $1,283.7051 | $1,283.70 | $1,283.70 | $1,283.70 | |