| 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 | $173.97 | 3.268% | $179.6553 | $179.66 | $179.65 | $179.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.78 | 12.498% | $77.3761 | $77.38 | $77.40 | $77.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.33 | 7.859% | $163.223 | $163.22 | $163.20 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.49 | 13.293% | $14.1503 | $14.15 | $14.15 | $14.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.43 | 7.400% | $122.8978 | $122.90 | $122.90 | $122.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.29 | 12.835% | $276.773 | $276.77 | $276.75 | $276.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.45 | 6.289% | $255.5719 | $255.57 | $255.55 | $255.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,006.74 | $1,089.6474 | $1,089.65 | $1,089.60 | $1,089.80 | |