| 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 | $172.72 | 3.786% | $179.2592 | $179.26 | $179.25 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.49 | 13.827% | $19.9083 | $19.91 | $19.90 | $19.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.83 | 11.696% | $162.8863 | $162.89 | $162.90 | $162.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.79 | 4.529% | $128.3512 | $128.35 | $128.35 | $128.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.59 | 3.463% | $77.1731 | $77.17 | $77.15 | $77.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.96 | 5.707% | $162.7465 | $162.75 | $162.75 | $162.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.37 | 6.193% | $219.1505 | $219.15 | $219.15 | $219.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $893.75 | $949.4751 | $949.48 | $949.45 | $949.60 | |