| 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 | $173.76 | 3.516% | $179.8694 | $179.87 | $179.85 | $179.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.38 | 9.381% | $156.8305 | $156.83 | $156.85 | $156.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.62 | 3.569% | $259.5646 | $259.56 | $259.55 | $259.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.69 | 10.153% | $272.838 | $272.84 | $272.85 | $272.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.89 | 7.594% | $103.1719 | $103.17 | $103.15 | $103.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.65 | 9.557% | $234.0685 | $234.07 | $234.05 | $234.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.48 | 7.582% | $70.4447 | $70.44 | $70.45 | $70.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,190.47 | $1,276.7876 | $1,276.78 | $1,276.75 | $1,276.80 | |