| 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 | $171.74 | 3.332% | $177.4624 | $177.46 | $177.45 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.56 | 13.451% | $162.8703 | $162.87 | $162.85 | $162.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.91 | 9.303% | $23.9483 | $23.95 | $23.95 | $23.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.79 | 13.596% | $280.3436 | $280.34 | $280.35 | $280.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.55 | 4.399% | $163.4366 | $163.44 | $163.45 | $163.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.79 | 7.282% | $246.5233 | $246.52 | $246.50 | $246.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.44 | 10.199% | $257.2485 | $257.25 | $257.25 | $257.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,203.78 | $1,311.8330 | $1,311.83 | $1,311.80 | $1,311.70 | |