| 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 | 3.436% | $179.9476 | $179.95 | $179.95 | $179.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.41 | 12.158% | $85.6999 | $85.70 | $85.70 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.95 | 11.110% | $204.3868 | $204.39 | $204.40 | $204.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.28 | 12.120% | $88.8887 | $88.89 | $88.90 | $88.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.33 | 13.367% | $240.7122 | $240.71 | $240.70 | $240.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.36 | 12.231% | $240.5784 | $240.58 | $240.60 | $240.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $96.81 | 7.685% | $104.2498 | $104.25 | $104.25 | $104.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,037.11 | $1,144.4634 | $1,144.47 | $1,144.50 | $1,144.40 | |