| 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 | $172.28 | 4.445% | $179.9378 | $179.94 | $179.95 | $179.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.47 | 5.420% | $148.0835 | $148.08 | $148.10 | $148.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.53 | 6.811% | $251.5719 | $251.57 | $251.55 | $251.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.44 | 9.300% | $273.7309 | $273.73 | $273.75 | $273.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.64 | 7.867% | $175.4349 | $175.43 | $175.45 | $175.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.80 | 3.641% | $193.6014 | $193.60 | $193.60 | $193.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.57 | 9.778% | $238.844 | $238.84 | $238.85 | $238.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,365.73 | $1,461.2044 | $1,461.19 | $1,461.25 | $1,461.10 | |