| 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 | $173.30 | 3.609% | $179.5544 | $179.55 | $179.55 | $179.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.35 | 7.570% | $93.9624 | $93.96 | $93.95 | $94.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.89 | 8.608% | $272.4866 | $272.49 | $272.50 | $272.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.50 | 8.804% | $170.2783 | $170.28 | $170.30 | $170.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.34 | 6.845% | $125.3719 | $125.37 | $125.35 | $125.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.52 | 7.846% | $95.4653 | $95.47 | $95.45 | $95.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.47 | 13.310% | $10.7305 | $10.73 | $10.75 | $10.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $883.37 | $947.8494 | $947.85 | $947.85 | $948.00 | |