| 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 | 4.509% | $179.4733 | $179.47 | $179.45 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.61 | 7.540% | $158.7398 | $158.74 | $158.75 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.60 | 7.514% | $14.6219 | $14.62 | $14.60 | $14.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.59 | 11.285% | $172.0355 | $172.04 | $172.05 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.67 | 10.501% | $37.2057 | $37.21 | $37.20 | $37.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.45 | 5.219% | $165.6673 | $165.67 | $165.65 | $165.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.65 | 13.833% | $283.0458 | $283.05 | $283.05 | $283.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $927.30 | $1,010.7893 | $1,010.80 | $1,010.75 | $1,010.70 | |