| 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 | $169.84 | 5.619% | $179.3833 | $179.38 | $179.40 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.92 | 5.268% | $176.766 | $176.77 | $176.75 | $176.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.53 | 3.442% | $229.1551 | $229.16 | $229.15 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.91 | 4.615% | $41.7518 | $41.75 | $41.75 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.39 | 9.482% | $211.7272 | $211.73 | $211.75 | $211.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.50 | 10.403% | $240.1265 | $240.13 | $240.15 | $240.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.68 | 10.168% | $54.7315 | $54.73 | $54.75 | $54.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,059.77 | $1,133.6414 | $1,133.65 | $1,133.70 | $1,133.70 | |