| 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 | $172.78 | 4.534% | $180.6138 | $180.61 | $180.60 | $180.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.36 | 5.318% | $180.4729 | $180.47 | $180.45 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.65 | 7.783% | $97.7053 | $97.71 | $97.70 | $97.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.46 | 13.428% | $161.5895 | $161.59 | $161.60 | $161.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.69 | 4.133% | $54.8677 | $54.87 | $54.85 | $54.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.41 | 8.534% | $227.281 | $227.28 | $227.30 | $227.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.32 | 7.683% | $175.8679 | $175.87 | $175.85 | $175.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,002.67 | $1,078.3981 | $1,078.40 | $1,078.35 | $1,078.50 | |