| 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 | $172.31 | 4.386% | $179.8675 | $179.87 | $179.85 | $179.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.96 | 10.666% | $275.5141 | $275.51 | $275.50 | $275.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.68 | 5.410% | $41.8267 | $41.83 | $41.85 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.97 | 12.529% | $70.8595 | $70.86 | $70.85 | $70.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.66 | 5.327% | $5.9615 | $5.96 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.27 | 8.725% | $173.1663 | $173.17 | $173.15 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.35 | 7.747% | $250.3502 | $250.35 | $250.35 | $250.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $921.20 | $997.5458 | $997.55 | $997.50 | $997.70 | |