| 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 | $173.31 | 3.797% | $179.8906 | $179.89 | $179.90 | $179.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.95 | 4.174% | $61.4106 | $61.41 | $61.40 | $61.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.80 | 6.490% | $62.6161 | $62.62 | $62.60 | $62.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.68 | 8.570% | $41.9949 | $41.99 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.25 | 12.279% | $265.2591 | $265.26 | $265.25 | $265.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.78 | 8.859% | $269.7308 | $269.73 | $269.75 | $269.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.64 | 11.856% | $93.5564 | $93.56 | $93.55 | $93.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $897.41 | $974.4585 | $974.46 | $974.45 | $974.50 | |