| 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 | $171.44 | 4.400% | $178.9834 | $178.98 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.78 | 5.461% | $204.3623 | $204.36 | $204.35 | $204.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.85 | 6.665% | $85.172 | $85.17 | $85.15 | $85.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.69 | 9.484% | $76.2994 | $76.30 | $76.30 | $76.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.65 | 11.386% | $245.7732 | $245.77 | $245.75 | $245.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.38 | 8.375% | $74.1068 | $74.11 | $74.10 | $74.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.63 | 6.613% | $146.7315 | $146.73 | $146.75 | $146.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $941.42 | $1,011.4286 | $1,011.42 | $1,011.40 | $1,011.50 | |