| 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 | $161.34 | 10.186% | $177.7741 | $177.77 | $177.75 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.79 | 12.472% | $186.4673 | $186.47 | $186.45 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.91 | 10.148% | $234.5161 | $234.52 | $234.50 | $234.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.32 | 9.662% | $232.8344 | $232.83 | $232.85 | $232.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.39 | 5.673% | $143.0707 | $143.07 | $143.05 | $143.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.99 | 5.136% | $45.198 | $45.20 | $45.20 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.73 | 6.626% | $19.971 | $19.97 | $19.95 | $20.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $949.47 | $1,039.8316 | $1,039.83 | $1,039.75 | $1,039.90 | |