| 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 | $172.58 | 3.381% | $178.4149 | $178.41 | $178.40 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.77 | 4.651% | $59.4104 | $59.41 | $59.40 | $59.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.47 | 7.129% | $26.2145 | $26.21 | $26.20 | $26.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.80 | 12.417% | $54.8595 | $54.86 | $54.85 | $54.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.81 | 3.190% | $255.7151 | $255.72 | $255.70 | $255.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.97 | 4.412% | $207.7486 | $207.75 | $207.75 | $207.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.82 | 5.580% | $219.4164 | $219.42 | $219.40 | $219.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $957.22 | $1,001.7794 | $1,001.78 | $1,001.70 | $1,001.70 | |