| 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 | $172.88 | 3.578% | $179.0656 | $179.07 | $179.05 | $179.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.81 | 9.512% | $193.6282 | $193.63 | $193.65 | $193.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $191.67 | 10.678% | $212.1365 | $212.14 | $212.15 | $212.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.79 | 12.333% | $223.3068 | $223.31 | $223.30 | $223.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.63 | 13.440% | $49.4939 | $49.49 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.61 | 10.874% | $98.2455 | $98.25 | $98.25 | $98.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.52 | 5.233% | $241.5308 | $241.53 | $241.55 | $241.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,101.91 | $1,197.4073 | $1,197.42 | $1,197.45 | $1,197.30 | |