| 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 | $172.92 | 3.553% | $179.0638 | $179.06 | $179.05 | $179.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.28 | 12.120% | $28.3439 | $28.34 | $28.35 | $28.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.82 | 4.590% | $214.2212 | $214.22 | $214.20 | $214.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.50 | 4.704% | $25.6525 | $25.65 | $25.65 | $25.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.28 | 12.743% | $12.7174 | $12.72 | $12.70 | $12.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.44 | 4.679% | $23.49 | $23.49 | $23.50 | $23.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.82 | 7.140% | $156.2315 | $156.23 | $156.25 | $156.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $607.06 | $639.7203 | $639.71 | $639.70 | $639.70 | |