| 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 | $169.71 | 5.311% | $178.7233 | $178.72 | $178.70 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.63 | 10.816% | $80.4857 | $80.49 | $80.50 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $128.58 | 11.300% | $143.1095 | $143.11 | $143.10 | $143.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.49 | 6.328% | $79.2037 | $79.20 | $79.20 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.65 | 4.462% | $158.4166 | $158.42 | $158.40 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.94 | 3.850% | $209.7147 | $209.71 | $209.70 | $209.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.71 | 3.618% | $134.4029 | $134.40 | $134.40 | $134.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $928.71 | $984.0564 | $984.05 | $984.00 | $984.00 | |