| 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 | $171.45 | 3.719% | $177.8262 | $177.83 | $177.85 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.39 | 5.426% | $190.178 | $190.18 | $190.20 | $190.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.69 | 12.481% | $231.3622 | $231.36 | $231.35 | $231.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.56 | 10.653% | $127.8706 | $127.87 | $127.85 | $127.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.74 | 6.493% | $32.7359 | $32.74 | $32.75 | $32.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.93 | 13.292% | $95.086 | $95.09 | $95.10 | $95.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.38 | 12.553% | $215.4039 | $215.40 | $215.40 | $215.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $979.14 | $1,070.4628 | $1,070.47 | $1,070.50 | $1,070.50 | |