| 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 | $172.90 | 3.744% | $179.3734 | $179.37 | $179.35 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.73 | 7.544% | $17.9921 | $17.99 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.39 | 4.710% | $238.1001 | $238.10 | $238.10 | $238.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.77 | 4.874% | $171.7521 | $171.75 | $171.75 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.48 | 12.514% | $153.5591 | $153.56 | $153.55 | $153.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.87 | 9.670% | $214.8106 | $214.81 | $214.80 | $214.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.54 | 8.750% | $39.7373 | $39.74 | $39.75 | $39.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $949.68 | $1,015.3247 | $1,015.32 | $1,015.30 | $1,015.40 | |