| 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 | $172.47 | 4.269% | $179.8327 | $179.83 | $179.85 | $179.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.64 | 9.583% | $14.9471 | $14.95 | $14.95 | $14.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.94 | 12.219% | $7.788 | $7.79 | $7.80 | $7.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.79 | 12.745% | $159.8611 | $159.86 | $159.85 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.84 | 9.313% | $36.9915 | $36.99 | $37.00 | $37.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.40 | 3.320% | $126.4637 | $126.46 | $126.45 | $126.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.69 | 10.694% | $132.4896 | $132.49 | $132.50 | $132.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $610.77 | $658.3737 | $658.37 | $658.40 | $658.40 | |