| 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 | $172.30 | 4.440% | $179.9501 | $179.95 | $179.95 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.57 | 5.586% | $188.5449 | $188.54 | $188.55 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $111.32 | 13.770% | $126.6488 | $126.65 | $126.65 | $126.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.39 | 4.148% | $81.6416 | $81.64 | $81.65 | $81.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.28 | 7.522% | $159.4336 | $159.43 | $159.45 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.66 | 7.552% | $236.2487 | $236.25 | $236.25 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.32 | 10.336% | $191.2344 | $191.23 | $191.25 | $191.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,081.84 | $1,163.7021 | $1,163.69 | $1,163.75 | $1,163.50 | |