| 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 | $171.98 | 4.146% | $179.1103 | $179.11 | $179.10 | $179.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.37 | 5.531% | $20.4414 | $20.44 | $20.45 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.77 | 12.784% | $7.6355 | $7.64 | $7.65 | $7.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.47 | 7.460% | $51.0113 | $51.01 | $51.00 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.46 | 6.515% | $240.1487 | $240.15 | $240.15 | $240.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.76 | 11.117% | $200.8551 | $200.86 | $200.85 | $200.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.70 | 5.252% | $174.4026 | $174.40 | $174.40 | $174.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $817.51 | $873.6049 | $873.61 | $873.60 | $873.50 | |