| 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 | $173.77 | 3.180% | $179.2959 | $179.30 | $179.30 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $119.80 | 9.722% | $131.447 | $131.45 | $131.45 | $131.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.33 | 10.552% | $51.2187 | $51.22 | $51.20 | $51.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.79 | 6.362% | $19.9854 | $19.99 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.56 | 8.166% | $145.5482 | $145.55 | $145.55 | $145.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.45 | 10.541% | $156.3602 | $156.36 | $156.35 | $156.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.53 | 8.125% | $83.8293 | $83.83 | $83.85 | $83.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $712.23 | $767.6847 | $767.70 | $767.70 | $767.60 | |