| 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 | $171.27 | 4.648% | $179.2306 | $179.23 | $179.25 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.80 | 13.245% | $42.8066 | $42.81 | $42.80 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.39 | 4.567% | $247.1859 | $247.19 | $247.20 | $247.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.81 | 10.471% | $82.6434 | $82.64 | $82.65 | $82.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.69 | 4.143% | $213.1703 | $213.17 | $213.15 | $213.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.44 | 7.143% | $234.0432 | $234.04 | $234.05 | $234.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.25 | 6.429% | $129.0452 | $129.05 | $129.05 | $129.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,064.65 | $1,128.1252 | $1,128.13 | $1,128.15 | $1,128.00 | |