| 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 | $167.75 | 6.818% | $179.1872 | $179.19 | $179.20 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.37 | 4.736% | $161.681 | $161.68 | $161.70 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.85 | 13.335% | $252.567 | $252.57 | $252.55 | $252.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.50 | 10.177% | $138.2721 | $138.27 | $138.25 | $138.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.38 | 4.127% | $74.3259 | $74.33 | $74.35 | $74.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.30 | 4.510% | $84.9666 | $84.97 | $84.95 | $85.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.28 | 7.558% | $7.8302 | $7.83 | $7.85 | $7.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $830.43 | $898.8300 | $898.84 | $898.85 | $898.90 | |