| 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 | $172.59 | 3.839% | $179.2157 | $179.22 | $179.20 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.91 | 5.526% | $73.7732 | $73.77 | $73.75 | $73.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $91.45 | 13.348% | $103.6567 | $103.66 | $103.65 | $103.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.93 | 3.222% | $126.8908 | $126.89 | $126.90 | $126.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.65 | 7.808% | $270.2208 | $270.22 | $270.20 | $270.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.52 | 11.625% | $272.9455 | $272.95 | $272.95 | $272.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.93 | 3.380% | $244.9382 | $244.94 | $244.95 | $244.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,188.98 | $1,271.6409 | $1,271.65 | $1,271.60 | $1,271.60 | |