| 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 | $170.91 | 4.705% | $178.9513 | $178.95 | $178.95 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.59 | 13.268% | $235.133 | $235.13 | $235.15 | $235.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.46 | 5.460% | $208.2413 | $208.24 | $208.25 | $208.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.35 | 4.230% | $150.456 | $150.46 | $150.45 | $150.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.83 | 13.670% | $62.3253 | $62.33 | $62.35 | $62.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.90 | 10.524% | $27.5205 | $27.52 | $27.50 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.52 | 13.133% | $39.0535 | $39.05 | $39.05 | $39.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $834.56 | $901.6809 | $901.68 | $901.70 | $901.70 | |