| 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 | $173.70 | 3.492% | $179.7656 | $179.77 | $179.75 | $179.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.50 | 5.323% | $206.9597 | $206.96 | $206.95 | $207.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.67 | 10.644% | $115.8111 | $115.81 | $115.80 | $115.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.60 | 10.352% | $7.2832 | $7.28 | $7.30 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.75 | 6.465% | $229.6982 | $229.70 | $229.70 | $229.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.31 | 11.311% | $139.4838 | $139.48 | $139.50 | $139.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.57 | 10.167% | $93.1682 | $93.17 | $93.15 | $93.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $907.10 | $972.1698 | $972.17 | $972.15 | $972.30 | |