| 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 | $171.58 | 3.504% | $177.5922 | $177.59 | $177.60 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.42 | 8.145% | $186.4636 | $186.46 | $186.45 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.31 | 13.740% | $277.8782 | $277.88 | $277.90 | $277.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.73 | 6.516% | $227.6566 | $227.66 | $227.65 | $227.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.71 | 3.599% | $51.4991 | $51.50 | $51.50 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.74 | 5.452% | $110.4504 | $110.45 | $110.45 | $110.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.94 | 7.212% | $166.1143 | $166.11 | $166.10 | $166.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,111.43 | $1,197.6544 | $1,197.65 | $1,197.65 | $1,197.80 | |