| 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 | $173.29 | 3.564% | $179.4661 | $179.47 | $179.45 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.94 | 7.373% | $145.9629 | $145.96 | $145.95 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $110.57 | 6.587% | $117.8532 | $117.85 | $117.85 | $117.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.74 | 7.534% | $10.4738 | $10.47 | $10.45 | $10.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.69 | 10.728% | $182.3579 | $182.36 | $182.35 | $182.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $94.64 | 3.409% | $97.8663 | $97.87 | $97.85 | $97.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.91 | 7.581% | $161.2747 | $161.27 | $161.25 | $161.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $838.78 | $895.2549 | $895.25 | $895.15 | $895.50 | |