| 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 | $179.64 | 4.850% | $188.3525 | $188.35 | $188.35 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.37 | 9.548% | $159.2499 | $159.25 | $159.25 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.31 | 11.170% | $177.1049 | $177.10 | $177.10 | $177.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.61 | 7.191% | $73.5437 | $73.54 | $73.55 | $73.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.49 | 11.205% | $184.0332 | $184.03 | $184.05 | $184.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.28 | 3.324% | $78.8155 | $78.82 | $78.80 | $78.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.94 | 3.458% | $118.9146 | $118.91 | $118.90 | $118.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $909.64 | $980.0143 | $980.00 | $980.00 | $979.90 | |