| 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 | $85.67 | 4.333% | $89.3821 | $89.38 | $89.40 | $89.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.89 | 3.337% | $177.626 | $177.63 | $177.65 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.67 | 12.259% | $181.4891 | $181.49 | $181.50 | $181.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.94 | 3.767% | $152.4752 | $152.48 | $152.50 | $152.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.92 | 12.233% | $174.9937 | $174.99 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.29 | 3.175% | $186.0142 | $186.01 | $186.00 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.62 | 3.301% | $219.6386 | $219.64 | $219.65 | $219.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,115.00 | $1,181.6189 | $1,181.62 | $1,181.70 | $1,181.60 | |