| 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 | $157.34 | 13.744% | $178.9648 | $178.96 | $178.95 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $124.71 | 3.777% | $129.4203 | $129.42 | $129.40 | $129.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.46 | 7.816% | $91.0614 | $91.06 | $91.05 | $91.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.29 | 12.715% | $37.5228 | $37.52 | $37.50 | $37.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.50 | 7.731% | $212.7687 | $212.77 | $212.75 | $212.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.80 | 5.320% | $181.993 | $181.99 | $182.00 | $182.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.99 | 9.434% | $145.5363 | $145.54 | $145.55 | $145.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $903.09 | $977.2673 | $977.26 | $977.20 | $977.30 | |