| 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 | $172.59 | 3.704% | $178.9827 | $178.98 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.54 | 4.380% | $84.0677 | $84.07 | $84.05 | $84.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.68 | 10.518% | $130.0576 | $130.06 | $130.05 | $130.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.95 | 10.646% | $30.9256 | $30.93 | $30.95 | $30.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.95 | 12.299% | $186.3602 | $186.36 | $186.35 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.67 | 7.842% | $133.3682 | $133.37 | $133.35 | $133.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.37 | 4.312% | $74.4475 | $74.45 | $74.45 | $74.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $759.75 | $818.2095 | $818.22 | $818.20 | $818.30 | |