| 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 | $172.40 | 6.352% | $183.3508 | $183.35 | $183.35 | $183.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.25 | 7.213% | $151.4384 | $151.44 | $151.45 | $151.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.93 | 6.648% | $176.961 | $176.96 | $176.95 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.69 | 9.752% | $86.3638 | $86.36 | $86.35 | $86.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.28 | 10.156% | $149.019 | $149.02 | $149.00 | $149.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.42 | 5.374% | $144.805 | $144.81 | $144.80 | $144.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.98 | 11.376% | $187.0894 | $187.09 | $187.10 | $187.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $998.95 | $1,079.0274 | $1,079.03 | $1,079.00 | $1,079.10 | |