| 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 | $172.80 | 3.846% | $179.4459 | $179.45 | $179.45 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.30 | 10.267% | $240.7129 | $240.71 | $240.70 | $240.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.78 | 7.820% | $11.623 | $11.62 | $11.60 | $11.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.57 | 4.220% | $47.4931 | $47.49 | $47.50 | $47.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.92 | 12.305% | $214.4127 | $214.41 | $214.40 | $214.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.99 | 8.428% | $29.2647 | $29.26 | $29.25 | $29.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.50 | 8.325% | $150.0301 | $150.03 | $150.05 | $150.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $803.86 | $872.9824 | $872.97 | $872.95 | $872.90 | |