| 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 | $172.57 | 3.850% | $179.2139 | $179.21 | $179.20 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.29 | 6.139% | $77.7893 | $77.79 | $77.80 | $77.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.67 | 9.580% | $43.4704 | $43.47 | $43.45 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.84 | 11.443% | $241.653 | $241.65 | $241.65 | $241.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.31 | 7.302% | $23.9391 | $23.94 | $23.95 | $23.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.31 | 5.723% | $259.3491 | $259.35 | $259.35 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $96.90 | 7.639% | $104.3022 | $104.30 | $104.30 | $104.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $866.89 | $929.7170 | $929.71 | $929.70 | $929.70 | |