| 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 | $171.72 | 4.375% | $179.2328 | $179.23 | $179.25 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.69 | 11.737% | $224.245 | $224.25 | $224.25 | $224.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.63 | 5.763% | $241.8059 | $241.81 | $241.80 | $241.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.95 | 7.108% | $140.2579 | $140.26 | $140.25 | $140.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.62 | 7.800% | $57.8024 | $57.80 | $57.80 | $57.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.62 | 9.436% | $228.3054 | $228.31 | $228.30 | $228.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.60 | 5.713% | $100.0045 | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,088.83 | $1,171.6539 | $1,171.66 | $1,171.65 | $1,171.60 | |