| 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 | $73.25 | 8.426% | $79.422 | $79.42 | $79.40 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.87 | 4.757% | $178.9983 | $179.00 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.97 | 8.210% | $107.0954 | $107.10 | $107.10 | $107.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.95 | 9.600% | $216.9532 | $216.95 | $216.95 | $217.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.42 | 11.778% | $177.0787 | $177.08 | $177.10 | $177.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.63 | 4.738% | $225.8465 | $225.85 | $225.85 | $225.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.42 | 4.349% | $17.1341 | $17.13 | $17.15 | $17.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $931.51 | $1,002.5282 | $1,002.53 | $1,002.55 | $1,002.50 | |