| 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 | $173.88 | 4.251% | $181.2716 | $181.27 | $181.25 | $181.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.80 | 6.610% | $88.2731 | $88.27 | $88.25 | $88.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.57 | 4.761% | $170.31 | $170.31 | $170.30 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.74 | 9.446% | $178.1124 | $178.11 | $178.10 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.76 | 10.590% | $10.7936 | $10.79 | $10.80 | $10.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.26 | 8.566% | $43.7087 | $43.71 | $43.70 | $43.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.59 | 3.468% | $88.5583 | $88.56 | $88.55 | $88.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $717.60 | $761.0277 | $761.02 | $760.95 | $761.10 | |