| 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 | $172.73 | 4.132% | $179.8672 | $179.87 | $179.85 | $179.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $114.41 | 12.173% | $128.3371 | $128.34 | $128.35 | $128.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.66 | 6.185% | $249.1737 | $249.17 | $249.15 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.53 | 5.107% | $79.3873 | $79.39 | $79.40 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $89.84 | 3.358% | $92.8568 | $92.86 | $92.85 | $92.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.88 | 6.740% | $157.8471 | $157.85 | $157.85 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.34 | 8.275% | $159.5324 | $159.53 | $159.55 | $159.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $982.39 | $1,047.0016 | $1,047.01 | $1,047.00 | $1,047.00 | |