| 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 | $172.94 | 3.745% | $179.4166 | $179.42 | $179.40 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.53 | 12.408% | $84.9018 | $84.90 | $84.90 | $84.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.76 | 12.464% | $43.591 | $43.59 | $43.60 | $43.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.72 | 11.494% | $54.3199 | $54.32 | $54.30 | $54.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.37 | 8.581% | $219.7354 | $219.74 | $219.75 | $219.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.75 | 10.142% | $178.1547 | $178.15 | $178.15 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.46 | 5.384% | $76.3612 | $76.36 | $76.35 | $76.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $772.53 | $836.4806 | $836.48 | $836.45 | $836.50 | |