| 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 | $172.93 | 3.734% | $179.3872 | $179.39 | $179.40 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.98 | 5.554% | $166.7542 | $166.75 | $166.75 | $166.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.83 | 6.180% | $65.6511 | $65.65 | $65.65 | $65.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.65 | 8.422% | $151.4113 | $151.41 | $151.40 | $151.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.39 | 11.177% | $31.5632 | $31.56 | $31.55 | $31.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.76 | 8.131% | $237.6287 | $237.63 | $237.65 | $237.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.58 | 7.678% | $143.8363 | $143.84 | $143.85 | $143.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $914.12 | $976.2320 | $976.23 | $976.25 | $976.30 | |