| 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 | $157.87 | 13.592% | $179.3277 | $179.33 | $179.35 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.63 | 7.710% | $231.178 | $231.18 | $231.20 | $231.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.92 | 12.165% | $80.6691 | $80.67 | $80.65 | $80.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $191.72 | 7.750% | $206.5783 | $206.58 | $206.60 | $206.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.60 | 7.516% | $173.7459 | $173.75 | $173.75 | $173.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.63 | 9.846% | $54.5166 | $54.52 | $54.50 | $54.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.61 | 7.635% | $244.988 | $244.99 | $245.00 | $245.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,074.98 | $1,171.0036 | $1,171.02 | $1,171.05 | $1,171.00 | |