| 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 | $171.28 | 4.692% | $179.3165 | $179.32 | $179.30 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.66 | 11.224% | $250.9881 | $250.99 | $251.00 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.76 | 6.435% | $248.8025 | $248.80 | $248.80 | $248.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.90 | 12.623% | $48.3153 | $48.32 | $48.30 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.84 | 4.139% | $47.7373 | $47.74 | $47.75 | $47.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.32 | 7.266% | $139.7891 | $139.79 | $139.80 | $139.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.67 | 11.745% | $52.1514 | $52.15 | $52.15 | $52.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $896.43 | $967.1002 | $967.11 | $967.10 | $967.10 | |