| 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 | $171.40 | 4.555% | $179.2073 | $179.21 | $179.20 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.44 | 11.586% | $157.8272 | $157.83 | $157.85 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.61 | 7.166% | $158.1877 | $158.19 | $158.20 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.80 | 4.184% | $244.624 | $244.62 | $244.60 | $244.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.45 | 11.783% | $8.3278 | $8.33 | $8.35 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.52 | 8.161% | $57.8878 | $57.89 | $57.90 | $57.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.72 | 12.765% | $52.6838 | $52.68 | $52.70 | $52.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $802.94 | $858.7456 | $858.75 | $858.80 | $858.70 | |