| 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 | $174.54 | 3.843% | $181.2476 | $181.25 | $181.25 | $181.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.27 | 4.462% | $78.6285 | $78.63 | $78.65 | $78.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.41 | 5.296% | $32.0205 | $32.02 | $32.00 | $32.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.58 | 11.446% | $45.2248 | $45.22 | $45.20 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.48 | 3.325% | $151.3505 | $151.35 | $151.35 | $151.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.74 | 11.482% | $176.9665 | $176.97 | $176.95 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.56 | 3.780% | $171.8182 | $171.82 | $171.80 | $171.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $791.58 | $837.2566 | $837.26 | $837.20 | $837.20 | |