| 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 | $169.61 | 5.576% | $179.0675 | $179.07 | $179.05 | $179.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $186.75 | 5.738% | $197.4657 | $197.47 | $197.45 | $197.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.60 | 9.581% | $213.2446 | $213.24 | $213.25 | $213.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.33 | 3.125% | $125.1216 | $125.12 | $125.10 | $125.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.87 | 7.550% | $167.6382 | $167.64 | $167.65 | $167.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.98 | 4.388% | $209.799 | $209.80 | $209.80 | $209.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.36 | 10.303% | $165.8516 | $165.85 | $165.85 | $165.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,179.50 | $1,258.1882 | $1,258.19 | $1,258.15 | $1,258.20 | |