| 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 | $162.49 | 10.313% | $179.2476 | $179.25 | $179.25 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.84 | 4.308% | $129.175 | $129.18 | $129.20 | $129.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $106.37 | 13.578% | $120.8129 | $120.81 | $120.80 | $120.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.71 | 10.768% | $82.7548 | $82.75 | $82.75 | $82.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.39 | 11.107% | $199.3148 | $199.31 | $199.30 | $199.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.57 | 6.858% | $54.0381 | $54.04 | $54.05 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.90 | 3.497% | $47.5051 | $47.51 | $47.50 | $47.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $743.27 | $812.8483 | $812.85 | $812.85 | $812.80 | |