| 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 | $171.36 | 4.295% | $178.7199 | $178.72 | $178.70 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.49 | 12.865% | $49.085 | $49.09 | $49.10 | $49.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.63 | 7.420% | $55.4609 | $55.46 | $55.45 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.41 | 6.341% | $52.5431 | $52.54 | $52.55 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.33 | 10.486% | $138.4721 | $138.47 | $138.45 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.91 | 13.319% | $158.5446 | $158.54 | $158.55 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.79 | 12.528% | $227.0703 | $227.07 | $227.05 | $227.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $782.92 | $859.8959 | $859.89 | $859.85 | $859.90 | |