| 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 | $172.89 | 3.750% | $179.3734 | $179.37 | $179.35 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.51 | 9.664% | $60.8745 | $60.87 | $60.85 | $60.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.46 | 3.280% | $255.5767 | $255.58 | $255.60 | $255.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.34 | 5.296% | $221.4796 | $221.48 | $221.50 | $221.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.70 | 3.117% | $107.9635 | $107.96 | $107.95 | $108.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.72 | 3.478% | $192.1793 | $192.18 | $192.20 | $192.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.93 | 9.276% | $265.4642 | $265.46 | $265.45 | $265.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,219.55 | $1,282.9112 | $1,282.90 | $1,282.90 | $1,283.10 | |