| 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 | $77.31 | 5.827% | $81.8149 | $81.81 | $81.80 | $81.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.55 | 5.335% | $171.222 | $171.22 | $171.20 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.69 | 6.859% | $167.4374 | $167.44 | $167.45 | $167.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.46 | 7.365% | $194.8245 | $194.82 | $194.80 | $194.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.54 | 12.755% | $212.5883 | $212.59 | $212.60 | $212.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.98 | 13.169% | $115.4097 | $115.41 | $115.40 | $115.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.40 | 9.280% | $236.4819 | $236.48 | $236.50 | $236.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,084.93 | $1,179.7787 | $1,179.77 | $1,179.75 | $1,179.70 | |