| 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 | $171.73 | 4.370% | $179.2346 | $179.23 | $179.25 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $249.46 | 5.762% | $263.8339 | $263.83 | $263.85 | $263.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.40 | 4.838% | $128.3217 | $128.32 | $128.30 | $128.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.36 | 8.245% | $81.5734 | $81.57 | $81.55 | $81.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.72 | 4.176% | $229.9373 | $229.94 | $229.95 | $229.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.96 | 3.421% | $15.4718 | $15.47 | $15.45 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.69 | 11.449% | $87.6992 | $87.70 | $87.70 | $87.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $933.32 | $986.0719 | $986.06 | $986.05 | $986.00 | |