| 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 | $171.53 | 4.443% | $179.1511 | $179.15 | $179.15 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.99 | 13.791% | $249.1909 | $249.19 | $249.20 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.53 | 3.780% | $42.062 | $42.06 | $42.05 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.26 | 13.221% | $92.0034 | $92.00 | $92.00 | $92.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.89 | 9.663% | $170.9537 | $170.95 | $170.95 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.53 | 9.756% | $135.5816 | $135.58 | $135.60 | $135.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.71 | 5.102% | $20.7156 | $20.72 | $20.70 | $20.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $811.44 | $889.6583 | $889.65 | $889.65 | $889.80 | |