| 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 | $171.39 | 4.455% | $179.0254 | $179.03 | $179.05 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.45 | 6.115% | $92.7976 | $92.80 | $92.80 | $92.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.41 | 5.483% | $240.9337 | $240.93 | $240.95 | $240.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $102.64 | 12.735% | $115.7112 | $115.71 | $115.70 | $115.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.96 | 3.212% | $31.9544 | $31.95 | $31.95 | $32.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.67 | 5.818% | $249.3813 | $249.38 | $249.40 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.73 | 8.679% | $104.0384 | $104.04 | $104.05 | $104.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $952.25 | $1,013.8420 | $1,013.84 | $1,013.90 | $1,013.80 | |