| 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 | $171.40 | 4.695% | $179.4472 | $179.45 | $179.45 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.50 | 3.235% | $174.9833 | $174.98 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.28 | 4.804% | $82.0406 | $82.04 | $82.05 | $82.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.33 | 13.782% | $237.042 | $237.04 | $237.05 | $237.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.26 | 6.587% | $25.858 | $25.86 | $25.85 | $25.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.71 | 8.594% | $51.8102 | $51.81 | $51.80 | $51.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.31 | 3.669% | $173.4486 | $173.45 | $173.45 | $173.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $866.79 | $924.6299 | $924.63 | $924.65 | $924.50 | |