| 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 | $167.50 | 7.187% | $179.5382 | $179.54 | $179.55 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $108.32 | 8.466% | $117.4904 | $117.49 | $117.50 | $117.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.84 | 7.210% | $75.9476 | $75.95 | $75.95 | $75.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.81 | 9.325% | $144.1013 | $144.10 | $144.10 | $144.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.62 | 13.697% | $137.1413 | $137.14 | $137.15 | $137.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.86 | 12.556% | $223.8289 | $223.83 | $223.85 | $223.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.99 | 10.493% | $204.401 | $204.40 | $204.40 | $204.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $982.94 | $1,082.4487 | $1,082.45 | $1,082.50 | $1,082.30 | |