| 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 | $169.82 | 5.718% | $179.5303 | $179.53 | $179.55 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.88 | 3.106% | $44.2119 | $44.21 | $44.20 | $44.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.55 | 4.782% | $76.0193 | $76.02 | $76.00 | $76.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.30 | 3.400% | $28.2282 | $28.23 | $28.25 | $28.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.48 | 9.671% | $159.5494 | $159.55 | $159.55 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.82 | 7.505% | $198.6907 | $198.69 | $198.70 | $198.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.28 | 10.446% | $252.1261 | $252.13 | $252.15 | $252.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $871.13 | $938.3559 | $938.36 | $938.40 | $938.20 | |