| 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 | $172.79 | 3.669% | $179.1297 | $179.13 | $179.15 | $179.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.40 | 6.264% | $197.0135 | $197.01 | $197.00 | $197.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.33 | 8.758% | $239.6265 | $239.63 | $239.65 | $239.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.67 | 12.126% | $68.0268 | $68.03 | $68.05 | $68.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.33 | 12.259% | $98.0358 | $98.04 | $98.05 | $98.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.82 | 6.777% | $63.874 | $63.87 | $63.85 | $63.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.89 | 5.150% | $54.5623 | $54.56 | $54.55 | $54.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $838.23 | $900.2686 | $900.27 | $900.30 | $900.20 | |