| 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 | $171.80 | 4.342% | $179.2596 | $179.26 | $179.25 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.36 | 3.383% | $195.766 | $195.77 | $195.75 | $195.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.30 | 7.577% | $195.0371 | $195.04 | $195.05 | $195.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.92 | 10.653% | $204.6195 | $204.62 | $204.60 | $204.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.46 | 5.806% | $67.1445 | $67.14 | $67.15 | $67.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $105.36 | 11.121% | $117.0771 | $117.08 | $117.10 | $117.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.97 | 6.340% | $74.4061 | $74.41 | $74.40 | $74.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $966.17 | $1,033.3099 | $1,033.32 | $1,033.30 | $1,033.30 | |