| 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 | $179.42 | 12.180% | $201.2734 | $201.27 | $201.25 | $201.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.33 | 7.626% | $194.082 | $194.08 | $194.10 | $194.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.44 | 11.631% | $146.7278 | $146.73 | $146.75 | $146.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.81 | 4.180% | $9.1783 | $9.18 | $9.20 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.42 | 12.155% | $150.7588 | $150.76 | $150.75 | $150.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.71 | 6.498% | $82.7596 | $82.76 | $82.75 | $82.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.73 | 5.514% | $190.6955 | $190.70 | $190.70 | $190.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $892.86 | $975.4754 | $975.48 | $975.50 | $975.60 | |