| 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 | $171.84 | 4.348% | $179.3116 | $179.31 | $179.30 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.36 | 7.631% | $10.0743 | $10.07 | $10.05 | $10.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.90 | 6.207% | $78.487 | $78.49 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.25 | 13.357% | $158.9832 | $158.98 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.99 | 11.595% | $201.9758 | $201.98 | $202.00 | $202.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.93 | 5.185% | $94.5929 | $94.59 | $94.60 | $94.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.55 | 10.668% | $192.0643 | $192.06 | $192.05 | $192.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $839.82 | $915.4891 | $915.48 | $915.50 | $915.60 | |