| 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 | $172.97 | 3.427% | $178.8977 | $178.90 | $178.90 | $178.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.96 | 9.656% | $73.4257 | $73.43 | $73.45 | $73.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.49 | 8.102% | $17.826 | $17.83 | $17.85 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.32 | 3.710% | $165.2308 | $165.23 | $165.25 | $165.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.27 | 5.734% | $165.2305 | $165.23 | $165.25 | $165.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.63 | 7.659% | $179.3922 | $179.39 | $179.40 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.65 | 11.600% | $269.6814 | $269.68 | $269.70 | $269.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $980.29 | $1,049.6843 | $1,049.69 | $1,049.80 | $1,049.60 | |