| 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 | $173.30 | 3.250% | $178.9323 | $178.93 | $178.95 | $178.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.36 | 9.665% | $159.409 | $159.41 | $159.40 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.99 | 4.701% | $84.7973 | $84.80 | $84.80 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.95 | 5.681% | $229.2749 | $229.27 | $229.25 | $229.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $107.58 | 7.604% | $115.7604 | $115.76 | $115.75 | $115.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.89 | 7.616% | $97.8122 | $97.81 | $97.80 | $97.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.46 | 3.643% | $5.6589 | $5.66 | $5.65 | $5.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $820.53 | $871.6450 | $871.64 | $871.60 | $871.70 | |