| 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 | $167.25 | 7.245% | $179.3673 | $179.37 | $179.35 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.56 | 12.540% | $172.8164 | $172.82 | $172.80 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.98 | 9.366% | $161.8398 | $161.84 | $161.85 | $161.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.54 | 11.407% | $197.792 | $197.79 | $197.80 | $197.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.61 | 5.399% | $130.2837 | $130.28 | $130.30 | $130.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.82 | 3.277% | $197.0732 | $197.07 | $197.05 | $197.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.63 | 3.206% | $38.8364 | $38.84 | $38.85 | $38.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $998.39 | $1,078.0088 | $1,078.01 | $1,078.00 | $1,078.00 | |