| 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 | $171.74 | 4.666% | $179.7534 | $179.75 | $179.75 | $179.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $213.26 | 4.416% | $222.6776 | $222.68 | $222.70 | $222.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.59 | 3.867% | $238.4682 | $238.47 | $238.45 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.73 | 6.807% | $179.1474 | $179.15 | $179.15 | $179.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.84 | 8.588% | $87.7825 | $87.78 | $87.80 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.93 | 5.356% | $253.8342 | $253.83 | $253.85 | $253.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.37 | 5.446% | $21.4794 | $21.48 | $21.50 | $21.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,124.46 | $1,183.1427 | $1,183.14 | $1,183.20 | $1,183.20 | |