| 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 | $171.68 | 4.388% | $179.2133 | $179.21 | $179.20 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.25 | 5.465% | $261.8169 | $261.82 | $261.80 | $261.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.35 | 4.171% | $48.2833 | $48.28 | $48.30 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.42 | 10.314% | $68.858 | $68.86 | $68.85 | $68.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.51 | 11.454% | $151.0313 | $151.03 | $151.05 | $151.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.53 | 9.213% | $245.2159 | $245.22 | $245.20 | $245.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.78 | 11.478% | $98.9702 | $98.97 | $98.95 | $99.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $977.52 | $1,053.3889 | $1,053.39 | $1,053.35 | $1,053.40 | |