| 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 | $172.81 | 4.244% | $180.1441 | $180.14 | $180.15 | $180.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $107.87 | 6.736% | $115.1361 | $115.14 | $115.15 | $115.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.88 | 5.583% | $158.2478 | $158.25 | $158.25 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.77 | 6.565% | $40.2496 | $40.25 | $40.25 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.69 | 11.808% | $191.9632 | $191.96 | $191.95 | $192.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.75 | 3.148% | $39.9699 | $39.97 | $39.95 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $59.34 | 7.701% | $63.9098 | $63.91 | $63.90 | $63.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $738.11 | $789.6205 | $789.62 | $789.60 | $789.50 | |