| 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 | $172.93 | 3.191% | $178.4482 | $178.45 | $178.45 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.61 | 13.709% | $143.967 | $143.97 | $143.95 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.97 | 10.128% | $240.046 | $240.05 | $240.05 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.50 | 12.213% | $125.1175 | $125.12 | $125.10 | $125.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.86 | 12.372% | $117.8333 | $117.83 | $117.85 | $117.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $94.94 | 6.760% | $101.3579 | $101.36 | $101.35 | $101.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.99 | 4.177% | $132.2944 | $132.29 | $132.30 | $132.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $955.80 | $1,039.0643 | $1,039.07 | $1,039.05 | $1,039.00 | |