| 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 | $173.88 | 3.122% | $179.3085 | $179.31 | $179.30 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.43 | 7.750% | $9.0833 | $9.08 | $9.10 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.56 | 11.868% | $100.189 | $100.19 | $100.20 | $100.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.38 | 13.385% | $146.6975 | $146.70 | $146.70 | $146.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.57 | 5.417% | $79.6636 | $79.66 | $79.65 | $79.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.65 | 12.303% | $70.3578 | $70.36 | $70.35 | $70.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.37 | 10.410% | $19.1782 | $19.18 | $19.20 | $19.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $556.84 | $604.4779 | $604.48 | $604.50 | $604.60 | |