| 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 | $172.87 | 3.790% | $179.4218 | $179.42 | $179.40 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.34 | 13.161% | $136.1779 | $136.18 | $136.20 | $136.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.42 | 10.228% | $94.1568 | $94.16 | $94.15 | $94.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.52 | 10.494% | $43.6672 | $43.67 | $43.65 | $43.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.61 | 9.715% | $57.7211 | $57.72 | $57.70 | $57.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.26 | 12.578% | $190.5495 | $190.55 | $190.55 | $190.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.45 | 12.842% | $15.1772 | $15.18 | $15.20 | $15.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $653.47 | $716.8715 | $716.88 | $716.85 | $716.90 | |