| 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 | $173.27 | 3.575% | $179.4644 | $179.46 | $179.45 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.44 | 11.211% | $257.3867 | $257.39 | $257.40 | $257.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.81 | 6.627% | $50.9784 | $50.98 | $51.00 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.88 | 10.463% | $71.6684 | $71.67 | $71.65 | $71.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.69 | 12.360% | $198.5289 | $198.53 | $198.55 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.30 | 6.129% | $87.3442 | $87.34 | $87.35 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.33 | 10.702% | $10.3285 | $10.33 | $10.35 | $10.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $785.72 | $855.6995 | $855.70 | $855.75 | $855.70 | |