| 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 | 3.743% | $179.4131 | $179.41 | $179.40 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.54 | 12.849% | $257.9051 | $257.91 | $257.90 | $257.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.27 | 7.716% | $195.2568 | $195.26 | $195.25 | $195.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.70 | 11.307% | $276.8205 | $276.82 | $276.80 | $276.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.87 | 11.625% | $76.8761 | $76.88 | $76.90 | $76.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.76 | 12.870% | $18.917 | $18.92 | $18.90 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.63 | 10.833% | $39.4898 | $39.49 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $952.71 | $1,044.6784 | $1,044.69 | $1,044.65 | $1,044.70 | |