| 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 | $173.42 | 3.770% | $179.9579 | $179.96 | $179.95 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $92.54 | 6.718% | $98.7568 | $98.76 | $98.75 | $98.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.78 | 7.855% | $207.9229 | $207.92 | $207.90 | $207.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.77 | 7.150% | $230.1261 | $230.13 | $230.15 | $230.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.30 | 8.809% | $176.597 | $176.60 | $176.60 | $176.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.25 | 9.276% | $89.8795 | $89.88 | $89.90 | $89.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.63 | 12.503% | $271.841 | $271.84 | $271.85 | $271.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,159.69 | $1,255.0812 | $1,255.09 | $1,255.10 | $1,255.10 | |