| 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 | $173.82 | 3.181% | $179.3492 | $179.35 | $179.35 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.88 | 7.810% | $158.3513 | $158.35 | $158.35 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.43 | 3.188% | $169.672 | $169.67 | $169.65 | $169.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.31 | 5.382% | $181.5837 | $181.58 | $181.60 | $181.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.37 | 12.454% | $57.7676 | $57.77 | $57.75 | $57.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.29 | 13.347% | $195.2855 | $195.29 | $195.30 | $195.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.97 | 13.362% | $101.9918 | $101.99 | $102.00 | $102.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $971.07 | $1,044.0011 | $1,044.00 | $1,044.00 | $1,044.10 | |