| 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 | $173.40 | 3.325% | $179.1656 | $179.17 | $179.15 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.25 | 8.328% | $79.3503 | $79.35 | $79.35 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.90 | 11.655% | $71.3475 | $71.35 | $71.35 | $71.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.93 | 10.591% | $163.5973 | $163.60 | $163.60 | $163.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $57.49 | 4.501% | $60.0776 | $60.08 | $60.10 | $60.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.84 | 9.420% | $177.0853 | $177.09 | $177.10 | $177.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.42 | 13.372% | $235.1562 | $235.16 | $235.15 | $235.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $885.23 | $965.7798 | $965.80 | $965.80 | $965.90 | |