| 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 | $171.52 | 5.106% | $180.2778 | $180.28 | $180.30 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.72 | 12.215% | $163.5197 | $163.52 | $163.50 | $163.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.32 | 11.147% | $79.27 | $79.27 | $79.25 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.80 | 4.809% | $46.9544 | $46.95 | $46.95 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.59 | 8.531% | $138.4747 | $138.47 | $138.45 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.53 | 9.150% | $156.663 | $156.66 | $156.65 | $156.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.41 | 5.829% | $191.9844 | $191.98 | $192.00 | $192.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $885.89 | $957.1440 | $957.13 | $957.10 | $957.30 | |