| 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 | $172.74 | 3.605% | $178.9673 | $178.97 | $178.95 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.86 | 7.660% | $88.1305 | $88.13 | $88.15 | $88.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.51 | 4.687% | $262.2514 | $262.25 | $262.25 | $262.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.71 | 13.754% | $81.573 | $81.57 | $81.55 | $81.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.59 | 11.862% | $259.0612 | $259.06 | $259.05 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.51 | 7.197% | $189.2134 | $189.21 | $189.20 | $189.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.60 | 8.202% | $66.6524 | $66.65 | $66.65 | $66.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,046.52 | $1,125.8492 | $1,125.84 | $1,125.80 | $1,126.00 | |