| 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 | $169.42 | 4.813% | $177.5742 | $177.57 | $177.55 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.54 | 5.357% | $179.6758 | $179.68 | $179.70 | $179.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.61 | 4.830% | $9.0259 | $9.03 | $9.05 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.81 | 9.239% | $60.9663 | $60.97 | $60.95 | $61.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.38 | 8.637% | $197.0458 | $197.05 | $197.05 | $197.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.26 | 3.584% | $239.5484 | $239.55 | $239.55 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.85 | 4.655% | $196.5944 | $196.59 | $196.60 | $196.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,004.87 | $1,060.4308 | $1,060.44 | $1,060.45 | $1,060.40 | |