| 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 | $172.43 | 3.845% | $179.0599 | $179.06 | $179.05 | $179.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.26 | 8.489% | $234.6183 | $234.62 | $234.60 | $234.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.74 | 9.206% | $174.4457 | $174.45 | $174.45 | $174.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.50 | 7.281% | $166.822 | $166.82 | $166.80 | $166.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.73 | 8.571% | $144.1063 | $144.11 | $144.10 | $144.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.43 | 5.740% | $55.4395 | $55.44 | $55.45 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.57 | 3.133% | $142.9114 | $142.91 | $142.90 | $142.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,027.66 | $1,097.4031 | $1,097.41 | $1,097.35 | $1,097.30 | |