| 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 | $172.66 | 3.868% | $179.3385 | $179.34 | $179.35 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.99 | 13.140% | $100.6833 | $100.68 | $100.70 | $100.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.99 | 6.175% | $54.1386 | $54.14 | $54.15 | $54.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.57 | 4.641% | $55.0098 | $55.01 | $55.00 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.62 | 12.284% | $208.4216 | $208.42 | $208.40 | $208.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.85 | 12.109% | $237.5029 | $237.50 | $237.50 | $237.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.56 | 13.686% | $243.9247 | $243.92 | $243.90 | $243.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $977.24 | $1,079.0194 | $1,079.01 | $1,079.00 | $1,078.90 | |