| 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 | $171.78 | 4.344% | $179.2421 | $179.24 | $179.25 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.61 | 4.744% | $89.6713 | $89.67 | $89.65 | $89.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.36 | 7.665% | $242.6338 | $242.63 | $242.65 | $242.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $191.42 | 5.686% | $202.3041 | $202.30 | $202.30 | $202.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.61 | 8.301% | $227.0097 | $227.01 | $227.00 | $227.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.99 | 10.644% | $95.1428 | $95.14 | $95.15 | $95.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.66 | 4.458% | $99.9245 | $99.92 | $99.90 | $99.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,065.43 | $1,135.9283 | $1,135.91 | $1,135.90 | $1,135.80 | |