| 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 | $159.72 | 10.299% | $176.1696 | $176.17 | $176.15 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.72 | 12.867% | $53.8601 | $53.86 | $53.85 | $53.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.81 | 4.744% | $95.118 | $95.12 | $95.10 | $95.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.76 | 12.336% | $44.6648 | $44.66 | $44.65 | $44.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.57 | 12.532% | $272.9689 | $272.97 | $272.95 | $273.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.63 | 9.631% | $195.8339 | $195.83 | $195.85 | $195.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.68 | 3.204% | $224.6545 | $224.65 | $224.65 | $224.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $976.89 | $1,063.2698 | $1,063.26 | $1,063.20 | $1,063.40 | |