| 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 | $173.44 | 3.425% | $179.3803 | $179.38 | $179.40 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $59.91 | 8.336% | $64.9041 | $64.90 | $64.90 | $64.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.87 | 5.242% | $118.7866 | $118.79 | $118.80 | $118.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.99 | 11.470% | $170.538 | $170.54 | $170.55 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.28 | 4.863% | $248.8189 | $248.82 | $248.80 | $248.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.43 | 7.112% | $268.2406 | $268.24 | $268.25 | $268.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.44 | 5.445% | $74.2755 | $74.28 | $74.30 | $74.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,057.36 | $1,124.9440 | $1,124.95 | $1,125.00 | $1,124.90 | |