| 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 | $171.59 | 3.414% | $177.4481 | $177.45 | $177.45 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.95 | 6.656% | $72.4728 | $72.47 | $72.45 | $72.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.46 | 9.224% | $178.5376 | $178.54 | $178.55 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.80 | 5.107% | $173.2163 | $173.22 | $173.20 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.87 | 9.654% | $93.0633 | $93.06 | $93.05 | $93.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.60 | 4.718% | $194.3566 | $194.36 | $194.35 | $194.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.44 | 10.136% | $150.2696 | $150.27 | $150.25 | $150.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $974.71 | $1,039.3643 | $1,039.37 | $1,039.30 | $1,039.40 | |