| 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 | $172.88 | 3.776% | $179.4079 | $179.41 | $179.40 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.25 | 10.868% | $156.6011 | $156.60 | $156.60 | $156.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.94 | 3.189% | $74.2342 | $74.23 | $74.25 | $74.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.44 | 7.700% | $23.0909 | $23.09 | $23.10 | $23.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.78 | 13.359% | $162.9876 | $162.99 | $163.00 | $163.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.68 | 6.486% | $200.9178 | $200.92 | $200.90 | $200.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.31 | 12.123% | $44.0756 | $44.08 | $44.10 | $44.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $779.28 | $841.3151 | $841.32 | $841.35 | $841.30 | |