| 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 | $164.62 | 9.244% | $179.8375 | $179.84 | $179.85 | $179.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.81 | 3.463% | $249.1493 | $249.15 | $249.15 | $249.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.30 | 6.717% | $188.1421 | $188.14 | $188.15 | $188.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.93 | 11.369% | $86.7899 | $86.79 | $86.80 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.86 | 8.431% | $251.4081 | $251.41 | $251.40 | $251.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.57 | 5.657% | $177.0494 | $177.05 | $177.05 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.83 | 5.534% | $49.4216 | $49.42 | $49.40 | $49.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,105.92 | $1,181.7979 | $1,181.80 | $1,181.80 | $1,181.60 | |