| 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 | $172.27 | 4.252% | $179.5949 | $179.59 | $179.60 | $179.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.89 | 13.456% | $79.2944 | $79.29 | $79.30 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.56 | 4.412% | $260.5706 | $260.57 | $260.55 | $260.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.67 | 7.773% | $156.9929 | $156.99 | $157.00 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.79 | 10.799% | $95.0545 | $95.05 | $95.05 | $95.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.62 | 12.231% | $147.7184 | $147.72 | $147.70 | $147.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.77 | 10.129% | $133.0028 | $133.00 | $133.00 | $133.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $975.57 | $1,052.2285 | $1,052.21 | $1,052.20 | $1,052.30 | |