| 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 | $153.70 | 11.590% | $171.5138 | $171.51 | $171.50 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.43 | 3.574% | $85.376 | $85.38 | $85.40 | $85.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.46 | 3.222% | $176.9844 | $176.98 | $177.00 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.43 | 12.416% | $256.7919 | $256.79 | $256.80 | $256.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.62 | 13.860% | $58.7745 | $58.77 | $58.75 | $58.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.66 | 11.624% | $130.2206 | $130.22 | $130.20 | $130.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.68 | 7.493% | $39.4284 | $39.43 | $39.45 | $39.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $840.98 | $919.0896 | $919.08 | $919.10 | $919.10 | |