| 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 | $172.77 | 3.843% | $179.4096 | $179.41 | $179.40 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.88 | 4.572% | $177.6469 | $177.65 | $177.65 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.44 | 11.174% | $120.5571 | $120.56 | $120.55 | $120.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $67.79 | 4.346% | $70.7362 | $70.74 | $70.75 | $70.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.32 | 13.768% | $85.6901 | $85.69 | $85.70 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.74 | 4.583% | $171.2442 | $171.24 | $171.25 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.84 | 5.862% | $222.1408 | $222.14 | $222.15 | $222.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $967.78 | $1,027.4249 | $1,027.43 | $1,027.45 | $1,027.30 | |