| 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 | $172.37 | 4.335% | $179.8422 | $179.84 | $179.85 | $179.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.26 | 7.817% | $188.9601 | $188.96 | $188.95 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.77 | 12.811% | $200.5441 | $200.54 | $200.55 | $200.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.28 | 13.579% | $57.1075 | $57.11 | $57.10 | $57.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.75 | 5.697% | $19.8182 | $19.82 | $19.80 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.28 | 4.301% | $240.1843 | $240.18 | $240.20 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.62 | 3.641% | $150.922 | $150.92 | $150.90 | $150.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $970.33 | $1,037.3784 | $1,037.37 | $1,037.35 | $1,037.30 | |