| 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 | $171.99 | 4.422% | $179.5954 | $179.60 | $179.60 | $179.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $205.88 | 9.849% | $226.1571 | $226.16 | $226.15 | $226.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.46 | 10.493% | $83.378 | $83.38 | $83.40 | $83.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.80 | 6.788% | $202.6836 | $202.68 | $202.70 | $202.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.33 | 12.319% | $214.8999 | $214.90 | $214.90 | $214.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.50 | 4.622% | $172.1032 | $172.10 | $172.10 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.97 | 9.374% | $208.8715 | $208.87 | $208.85 | $208.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,189.93 | $1,287.6887 | $1,287.69 | $1,287.70 | $1,287.80 | |