| 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 | $171.90 | 4.181% | $179.0871 | $179.09 | $179.10 | $179.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.46 | 13.761% | $229.1829 | $229.18 | $229.20 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.30 | 8.835% | $80.8644 | $80.86 | $80.85 | $80.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.78 | 11.452% | $35.4194 | $35.42 | $35.40 | $35.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.54 | 13.848% | $259.0497 | $259.05 | $259.05 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.33 | 8.525% | $197.8736 | $197.87 | $197.85 | $197.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $66.30 | 4.309% | $69.1569 | $69.16 | $69.15 | $69.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $955.61 | $1,050.6340 | $1,050.63 | $1,050.60 | $1,050.70 | |