| 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 | $173.30 | 3.652% | $179.6289 | $179.63 | $179.65 | $179.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.40 | 13.730% | $56.1826 | $56.18 | $56.20 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.33 | 9.714% | $179.1959 | $179.20 | $179.20 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.69 | 3.467% | $142.4637 | $142.46 | $142.45 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.37 | 8.409% | $146.7533 | $146.75 | $146.75 | $146.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.80 | 10.272% | $223.6316 | $223.63 | $223.65 | $223.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.47 | 8.258% | $74.1243 | $74.12 | $74.10 | $74.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $930.36 | $1,001.9803 | $1,001.97 | $1,002.00 | $1,002.00 | |