| 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 | $164.96 | 7.177% | $176.7992 | $176.80 | $176.80 | $176.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.41 | 5.147% | $142.3796 | $142.38 | $142.40 | $142.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.81 | 10.354% | $42.8284 | $42.83 | $42.85 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.37 | 11.159% | $30.4242 | $30.42 | $30.40 | $30.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.71 | 4.738% | $179.8456 | $179.85 | $179.85 | $179.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.63 | 13.401% | $152.6718 | $152.67 | $152.65 | $152.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.34 | 7.773% | $233.1561 | $233.16 | $233.15 | $233.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $889.23 | $958.1049 | $958.11 | $958.10 | $958.10 | |