| 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 | $171.96 | 4.312% | $179.3749 | $179.37 | $179.35 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.90 | 6.565% | $75.5546 | $75.55 | $75.55 | $75.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.61 | 9.827% | $14.9475 | $14.95 | $14.95 | $14.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.67 | 6.775% | $144.8616 | $144.86 | $144.85 | $144.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.96 | 11.663% | $88.1691 | $88.17 | $88.15 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.87 | 10.867% | $236.0026 | $236.00 | $236.00 | $236.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.48 | 13.268% | $205.5588 | $205.56 | $205.55 | $205.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $865.45 | $944.4691 | $944.46 | $944.40 | $944.60 | |