| 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 | $171.70 | 4.177% | $178.8719 | $178.87 | $178.85 | $178.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.90 | 7.285% | $124.3433 | $124.34 | $124.35 | $124.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.72 | 4.664% | $129.4903 | $129.49 | $129.50 | $129.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.96 | 9.602% | $115.0383 | $115.04 | $115.05 | $115.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.78 | 3.797% | $179.3405 | $179.34 | $179.35 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.67 | 5.503% | $107.2649 | $107.26 | $107.25 | $107.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.34 | 11.399% | $249.9125 | $249.91 | $249.90 | $249.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,015.07 | $1,084.2617 | $1,084.25 | $1,084.25 | $1,084.20 | |