| 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 | $173.32 | 3.535% | $179.4469 | $179.45 | $179.45 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $226.26 | 7.483% | $243.191 | $243.19 | $243.20 | $243.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.55 | 8.651% | $148.3629 | $148.36 | $148.35 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.36 | 5.765% | $90.281 | $90.28 | $90.30 | $90.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.39 | 9.243% | $204.7105 | $204.71 | $204.70 | $204.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.90 | 4.336% | $214.8278 | $214.83 | $214.85 | $214.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.63 | 11.262% | $8.4893 | $8.49 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,022.41 | $1,089.3094 | $1,089.31 | $1,089.35 | $1,089.30 | |