| 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 | $173.81 | 3.290% | $179.5283 | $179.53 | $179.55 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.95 | 7.853% | $29.0664 | $29.07 | $29.05 | $29.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.61 | 4.677% | $161.8411 | $161.84 | $161.85 | $161.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.43 | 3.324% | $113.0675 | $113.07 | $113.05 | $113.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.56 | 3.735% | $236.0594 | $236.06 | $236.05 | $236.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.43 | 5.386% | $216.4945 | $216.49 | $216.50 | $216.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.50 | 3.281% | $93.4693 | $93.47 | $93.45 | $93.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $988.29 | $1,029.5265 | $1,029.53 | $1,029.50 | $1,029.60 | |