| 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 | $172.33 | 4.225% | $179.6109 | $179.61 | $179.60 | $179.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $195.96 | 10.136% | $215.8225 | $215.82 | $215.80 | $215.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.88 | 12.658% | $222.9277 | $222.93 | $222.95 | $222.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $119.93 | 11.742% | $134.0122 | $134.01 | $134.00 | $134.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.59 | 9.768% | $50.0432 | $50.04 | $50.05 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.95 | 11.749% | $20.0589 | $20.06 | $20.05 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.98 | 8.522% | $257.1754 | $257.18 | $257.20 | $257.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $986.62 | $1,079.6508 | $1,079.65 | $1,079.65 | $1,079.60 | |