| 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 | $172.99 | 3.756% | $179.4875 | $179.49 | $179.50 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.58 | 8.845% | $84.442 | $84.44 | $84.45 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.83 | 5.317% | $186.2321 | $186.23 | $186.25 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.35 | 10.118% | $34.522 | $34.52 | $34.50 | $34.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.86 | 5.341% | $183.1459 | $183.15 | $183.15 | $183.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.76 | 8.544% | $19.2774 | $19.28 | $19.30 | $19.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.94 | 3.152% | $102.0586 | $102.06 | $102.05 | $102.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $749.31 | $789.1655 | $789.17 | $789.20 | $789.10 | |