| 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 | $171.43 | 4.747% | $179.5678 | $179.57 | $179.55 | $179.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.74 | 6.608% | $139.3793 | $139.38 | $139.40 | $139.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.73 | 8.484% | $264.4081 | $264.41 | $264.40 | $264.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.52 | 10.519% | $136.5131 | $136.51 | $136.50 | $136.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.57 | 6.441% | $230.5193 | $230.52 | $230.50 | $230.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.84 | 13.523% | $237.0814 | $237.08 | $237.10 | $237.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.36 | 7.713% | $197.5026 | $197.50 | $197.50 | $197.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,278.19 | $1,384.9716 | $1,384.97 | $1,384.95 | $1,385.00 | |