| 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 | $173.30 | 3.429% | $179.2425 | $179.24 | $179.25 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.27 | 13.156% | $47.831 | $47.83 | $47.85 | $47.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.99 | 13.323% | $159.7741 | $159.77 | $159.75 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.46 | 3.505% | $58.4389 | $58.44 | $58.45 | $58.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.88 | 10.152% | $266.4357 | $266.44 | $266.45 | $266.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.29 | 12.703% | $91.6163 | $91.62 | $91.60 | $91.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.43 | 13.541% | $282.0699 | $282.07 | $282.05 | $282.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $984.62 | $1,085.4084 | $1,085.41 | $1,085.40 | $1,085.30 | |