| 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 | $170.40 | 4.376% | $177.8567 | $177.86 | $177.85 | $177.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.62 | 9.322% | $162.4744 | $162.47 | $162.45 | $162.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.60 | 8.113% | $169.305 | $169.31 | $169.30 | $169.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.25 | 10.642% | $219.3478 | $219.35 | $219.35 | $219.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.87 | 10.559% | $24.1793 | $24.18 | $24.20 | $24.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.82 | 7.482% | $52.4727 | $52.47 | $52.45 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.42 | 3.861% | $227.8918 | $227.89 | $227.90 | $227.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $963.98 | $1,033.5277 | $1,033.53 | $1,033.50 | $1,033.60 | |