| 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 | $172.74 | 4.506% | $180.5237 | $180.52 | $180.50 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.75 | 4.665% | $9.1582 | $9.16 | $9.15 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.59 | 3.112% | $118.156 | $118.16 | $118.15 | $118.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.57 | 7.259% | $135.7577 | $135.76 | $135.75 | $135.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.82 | 7.314% | $136.0956 | $136.10 | $136.10 | $136.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.33 | 10.510% | $77.7217 | $77.72 | $77.70 | $77.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.37 | 6.662% | $167.854 | $167.85 | $167.85 | $167.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $777.17 | $825.2669 | $825.27 | $825.20 | $825.40 | |