| 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 | $173.61 | 3.564% | $179.7975 | $179.80 | $179.80 | $179.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.40 | 8.396% | $89.3183 | $89.32 | $89.30 | $89.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.47 | 4.328% | $22.3992 | $22.40 | $22.40 | $22.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.72 | 7.667% | $87.9855 | $87.99 | $88.00 | $88.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.83 | 9.516% | $270.3183 | $270.32 | $270.30 | $270.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.32 | 10.255% | $202.1195 | $202.12 | $202.10 | $202.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.29 | 5.586% | $174.5231 | $174.52 | $174.50 | $174.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $954.64 | $1,026.4614 | $1,026.47 | $1,026.40 | $1,026.40 | |