| 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 | $173.45 | 3.174% | $178.9553 | $178.96 | $178.95 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.93 | 4.227% | $81.2241 | $81.22 | $81.20 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.85 | 3.234% | $91.7234 | $91.72 | $91.70 | $91.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.27 | 5.534% | $114.2617 | $114.26 | $114.25 | $114.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.40 | 11.809% | $179.3416 | $179.34 | $179.35 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.73 | 4.355% | $16.415 | $16.42 | $16.40 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.45 | 12.366% | $271.3077 | $271.31 | $271.30 | $271.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $866.08 | $933.2288 | $933.23 | $933.15 | $933.20 | |