| 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 | $179.89 | 4.112% | $187.2871 | $187.29 | $187.30 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.45 | 6.256% | $148.174 | $148.17 | $148.15 | $148.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.39 | 10.802% | $79.1015 | $79.10 | $79.10 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.40 | 11.393% | $266.6748 | $266.67 | $266.65 | $266.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.45 | 5.504% | $45.8415 | $45.84 | $45.85 | $45.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.93 | 8.451% | $243.9388 | $243.94 | $243.95 | $243.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.32 | 4.731% | $49.5587 | $49.56 | $49.55 | $49.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $945.83 | $1,020.5764 | $1,020.57 | $1,020.55 | $1,020.60 | |