| 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 | $173.95 | 3.324% | $179.7321 | $179.73 | $179.75 | $179.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.69 | 5.495% | $18.6621 | $18.66 | $18.65 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.84 | 10.521% | $187.7089 | $187.71 | $187.70 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.73 | 12.169% | $178.0459 | $178.05 | $178.05 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.37 | 8.248% | $74.0092 | $74.01 | $74.00 | $74.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.59 | 11.634% | $144.6665 | $144.67 | $144.65 | $144.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.94 | 10.255% | $206.1107 | $206.11 | $206.10 | $206.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $905.11 | $988.9354 | $988.94 | $988.90 | $988.90 | |