| 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 | $171.48 | 3.500% | $177.4818 | $177.48 | $177.50 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.44 | 13.736% | $167.6924 | $167.69 | $167.70 | $167.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.91 | 11.220% | $264.6035 | $264.60 | $264.60 | $264.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.67 | 7.475% | $58.7566 | $58.76 | $58.75 | $58.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.69 | 11.533% | $200.4136 | $200.41 | $200.40 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.85 | 4.828% | $227.3195 | $227.32 | $227.30 | $227.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $96.45 | 12.249% | $108.2642 | $108.26 | $108.25 | $108.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,104.49 | $1,204.5316 | $1,204.52 | $1,204.50 | $1,204.60 | |