| 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 | $173.97 | 3.586% | $180.2086 | $180.21 | $180.20 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.78 | 3.406% | $80.4292 | $80.43 | $80.45 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.79 | 9.113% | $126.3419 | $126.34 | $126.35 | $126.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.65 | 7.764% | $52.4272 | $52.43 | $52.45 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.46 | 7.615% | $154.3845 | $154.38 | $154.40 | $154.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.54 | 3.331% | $247.5191 | $247.52 | $247.50 | $247.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.68 | 8.625% | $136.5199 | $136.52 | $136.50 | $136.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $924.87 | $977.8304 | $977.83 | $977.85 | $977.70 | |