| 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 | $172.25 | 4.183% | $179.4552 | $179.46 | $179.45 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $108.63 | 9.718% | $119.1867 | $119.19 | $119.20 | $119.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.34 | 8.654% | $51.4368 | $51.44 | $51.45 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.27 | 8.652% | $162.1848 | $162.18 | $162.20 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.41 | 12.582% | $42.1169 | $42.12 | $42.10 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.48 | 11.753% | $68.7057 | $68.71 | $68.70 | $68.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.38 | 10.678% | $246.1257 | $246.13 | $246.15 | $246.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $798.76 | $869.2118 | $869.23 | $869.25 | $869.20 | |