| 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 | $173.62 | 3.416% | $179.5509 | $179.55 | $179.55 | $179.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.48 | 4.373% | $80.8682 | $80.87 | $80.85 | $80.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.25 | 9.300% | $84.4343 | $84.43 | $84.45 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $67.65 | 10.367% | $74.6633 | $74.66 | $74.65 | $74.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.97 | 7.176% | $146.799 | $146.80 | $146.80 | $146.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $127.92 | 12.490% | $143.8972 | $143.90 | $143.90 | $143.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.94 | 6.564% | $196.0138 | $196.01 | $196.00 | $196.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $844.83 | $906.2267 | $906.22 | $906.20 | $906.30 | |