| 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 | $76.73 | 3.268% | $79.2375 | $79.24 | $79.25 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.85 | 5.453% | $181.221 | $181.22 | $181.20 | $181.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.91 | 3.418% | $159.1706 | $159.17 | $159.15 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.86 | 6.481% | $208.5537 | $208.55 | $208.55 | $208.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.84 | 10.806% | $188.1929 | $188.19 | $188.20 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.81 | 7.387% | $95.3704 | $95.37 | $95.35 | $95.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.60 | 4.168% | $118.3348 | $118.33 | $118.35 | $118.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $970.60 | $1,030.0809 | $1,030.07 | $1,030.05 | $1,030.10 | |