| 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 | $171.60 | 4.506% | $179.3323 | $179.33 | $179.35 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.70 | 5.758% | $136.1105 | $136.11 | $136.10 | $136.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.97 | 13.541% | $56.7364 | $56.74 | $56.75 | $56.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $102.56 | 6.787% | $109.5207 | $109.52 | $109.50 | $109.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.76 | 11.621% | $138.1421 | $138.14 | $138.15 | $138.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.91 | 3.862% | $17.5631 | $17.56 | $17.55 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.99 | 11.606% | $244.406 | $244.41 | $244.40 | $244.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $812.49 | $881.8111 | $881.81 | $881.80 | $881.70 | |