| 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 | $171.27 | 4.483% | $178.948 | $178.95 | $178.95 | $178.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.74 | 7.638% | $57.8447 | $57.84 | $57.85 | $57.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.52 | 7.836% | $104.0833 | $104.08 | $104.10 | $104.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.61 | 4.744% | $71.8649 | $71.86 | $71.85 | $71.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.31 | 5.663% | $163.0486 | $163.05 | $163.05 | $163.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.40 | 8.242% | $215.8345 | $215.83 | $215.85 | $215.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.78 | 6.672% | $183.2412 | $183.24 | $183.25 | $183.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $915.63 | $974.8652 | $974.85 | $974.90 | $974.70 | |