| 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 | $159.67 | 8.610% | $173.4176 | $173.42 | $173.40 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.97 | 8.814% | $189.3037 | $189.30 | $189.30 | $189.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.41 | 9.238% | $189.4296 | $189.43 | $189.45 | $189.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.59 | 3.752% | $77.3886 | $77.39 | $77.40 | $77.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.55 | 7.856% | $206.5982 | $206.60 | $206.60 | $206.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.95 | 13.649% | $212.4668 | $212.47 | $212.45 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.88 | 8.241% | $31.26 | $31.26 | $31.25 | $31.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $989.02 | $1,079.8645 | $1,079.87 | $1,079.85 | $1,079.90 | |