| 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 | $171.93 | 4.393% | $179.4829 | $179.48 | $179.50 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.74 | 7.302% | $188.5725 | $188.57 | $188.55 | $188.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.41 | 10.136% | $9.2624 | $9.26 | $9.25 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.98 | 9.174% | $155.0052 | $155.01 | $155.00 | $155.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.31 | 11.472% | $273.452 | $273.45 | $273.45 | $273.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.48 | 12.162% | $39.7951 | $39.80 | $39.80 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.70 | 13.746% | $16.7207 | $16.72 | $16.70 | $16.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $793.55 | $862.2908 | $862.29 | $862.25 | $862.40 | |