| 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 | $171.87 | 4.597% | $179.7709 | $179.77 | $179.75 | $179.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.82 | 7.221% | $73.7895 | $73.79 | $73.80 | $73.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.35 | 10.160% | $179.9464 | $179.95 | $179.95 | $179.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.48 | 10.161% | $78.7431 | $78.74 | $78.75 | $78.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.56 | 13.410% | $194.5662 | $194.57 | $194.55 | $194.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.70 | 3.407% | $249.9347 | $249.93 | $249.95 | $249.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.79 | 12.704% | $77.5291 | $77.53 | $77.55 | $77.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $957.57 | $1,034.2799 | $1,034.28 | $1,034.30 | $1,034.20 | |