| 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 | $171.64 | 4.546% | $179.4428 | $179.44 | $179.45 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.27 | 9.583% | $147.1371 | $147.14 | $147.15 | $147.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.36 | 3.212% | $78.8127 | $78.81 | $78.80 | $78.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.88 | 7.371% | $162.0014 | $162.00 | $162.00 | $162.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.95 | 12.352% | $130.2721 | $130.27 | $130.25 | $130.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.48 | 11.295% | $149.6695 | $149.67 | $149.65 | $149.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.80 | 4.793% | $251.2936 | $251.29 | $251.30 | $251.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,023.38 | $1,098.6292 | $1,098.62 | $1,098.60 | $1,098.60 | |