| 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 | $173.44 | 3.579% | $179.6474 | $179.65 | $179.65 | $179.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $105.98 | 3.370% | $109.5515 | $109.55 | $109.55 | $109.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.68 | 12.707% | $158.5562 | $158.56 | $158.55 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.89 | 6.297% | $224.1697 | $224.17 | $224.15 | $224.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.94 | 10.193% | $230.2373 | $230.24 | $230.25 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.78 | 11.829% | $26.5929 | $26.59 | $26.60 | $26.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.59 | 4.786% | $148.3665 | $148.37 | $148.35 | $148.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,005.30 | $1,077.1215 | $1,077.13 | $1,077.10 | $1,077.20 | |