| 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 | $171.63 | 3.741% | $178.0507 | $178.05 | $178.05 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.91 | 6.720% | $94.8848 | $94.88 | $94.90 | $94.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.93 | 9.706% | $149.1234 | $149.12 | $149.10 | $149.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.76 | 13.652% | $244.079 | $244.08 | $244.10 | $244.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.26 | 6.389% | $41.7683 | $41.77 | $41.75 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.25 | 8.205% | $53.291 | $53.29 | $53.30 | $53.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.54 | 13.661% | $277.9466 | $277.95 | $277.95 | $277.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $944.28 | $1,039.1438 | $1,039.14 | $1,039.15 | $1,039.20 | |