| 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 | $172.95 | 3.499% | $179.0015 | $179.00 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.63 | 6.178% | $262.9286 | $262.93 | $262.95 | $262.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.28 | 9.438% | $39.7041 | $39.70 | $39.70 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.76 | 12.298% | $252.401 | $252.40 | $252.40 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.74 | 9.337% | $83.9052 | $83.91 | $83.90 | $83.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.75 | 10.727% | $163.5991 | $163.60 | $163.60 | $163.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.32 | 4.202% | $257.7124 | $257.71 | $257.70 | $257.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,153.43 | $1,239.2519 | $1,239.25 | $1,239.25 | $1,239.20 | |