| 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 | $173.61 | 3.410% | $179.5301 | $179.53 | $179.55 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.75 | 3.480% | $29.7505 | $29.75 | $29.75 | $29.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.84 | 8.164% | $243.1959 | $243.20 | $243.20 | $243.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.50 | 6.455% | $254.9597 | $254.96 | $254.95 | $255.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.43 | 10.303% | $29.1531 | $29.15 | $29.15 | $29.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.71 | 3.373% | $143.3887 | $143.39 | $143.40 | $143.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.26 | 13.795% | $9.3995 | $9.40 | $9.40 | $9.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $840.10 | $889.3775 | $889.38 | $889.40 | $889.50 | |