| 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 | $171.54 | 4.708% | $179.6161 | $179.62 | $179.60 | $179.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.86 | 5.414% | $54.6677 | $54.67 | $54.65 | $54.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.38 | 10.246% | $248.4724 | $248.47 | $248.45 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.56 | 10.847% | $251.135 | $251.14 | $251.15 | $251.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.30 | 13.634% | $44.6582 | $44.66 | $44.65 | $44.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.61 | 9.808% | $20.4353 | $20.44 | $20.45 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.26 | 7.512% | $45.4346 | $45.43 | $45.45 | $45.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $775.51 | $844.4193 | $844.43 | $844.40 | $844.40 | |