| 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 | $170.42 | 5.173% | $179.2358 | $179.24 | $179.25 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.33 | 7.371% | $252.6762 | $252.68 | $252.70 | $252.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.69 | 5.567% | $251.9779 | $251.98 | $252.00 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.98 | 13.232% | $63.3873 | $63.39 | $63.40 | $63.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.29 | 11.221% | $53.7086 | $53.71 | $53.70 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.80 | 9.142% | $52.1699 | $52.17 | $52.15 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.61 | 10.530% | $21.6749 | $21.67 | $21.65 | $21.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $816.12 | $874.8306 | $874.84 | $874.85 | $874.90 | |