| 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 | $172.98 | 4.620% | $180.9717 | $180.97 | $180.95 | $181.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.34 | 5.678% | $54.2551 | $54.26 | $54.25 | $54.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.75 | 9.833% | $137.0167 | $137.02 | $137.00 | $137.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.71 | 9.155% | $44.437 | $44.44 | $44.45 | $44.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.33 | 4.843% | $212.1288 | $212.13 | $212.15 | $212.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.84 | 8.503% | $256.9785 | $256.98 | $257.00 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.42 | 10.795% | $78.0218 | $78.02 | $78.00 | $78.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $899.37 | $963.8096 | $963.82 | $963.80 | $963.80 | |