| 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 | $172.88 | 3.561% | $179.0363 | $179.04 | $179.05 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.80 | 11.566% | $35.478 | $35.48 | $35.50 | $35.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.49 | 6.710% | $223.5468 | $223.55 | $223.55 | $223.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.70 | 7.760% | $155.9287 | $155.93 | $155.95 | $155.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.85 | 3.296% | $108.3059 | $108.31 | $108.30 | $108.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.87 | 8.391% | $118.0053 | $118.01 | $118.00 | $118.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.92 | 7.784% | $159.4341 | $159.43 | $159.45 | $159.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $920.51 | $979.7351 | $979.75 | $979.80 | $979.60 | |