| 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 | $174.48 | 4.639% | $182.5741 | $182.57 | $182.55 | $182.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.41 | 12.350% | $165.6151 | $165.62 | $165.60 | $165.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.46 | 10.483% | $78.9512 | $78.95 | $78.95 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.39 | 11.387% | $163.0594 | $163.06 | $163.05 | $163.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.32 | 10.711% | $177.4919 | $177.49 | $177.50 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.31 | 3.290% | $88.1167 | $88.12 | $88.10 | $88.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.31 | 11.704% | $41.6768 | $41.68 | $41.70 | $41.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $822.68 | $897.4852 | $897.49 | $897.45 | $897.60 | |