| 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 | $171.65 | 3.497% | $177.6526 | $177.65 | $177.65 | $177.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.56 | 7.845% | $168.8421 | $168.84 | $168.85 | $168.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.49 | 10.682% | $155.4971 | $155.50 | $155.50 | $155.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $119.54 | 8.338% | $129.5072 | $129.51 | $129.50 | $129.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.27 | 6.714% | $162.4934 | $162.49 | $162.50 | $162.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.43 | 10.501% | $225.8972 | $225.90 | $225.90 | $225.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.32 | 6.597% | $206.0733 | $206.07 | $206.05 | $206.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,138.26 | $1,225.9629 | $1,225.96 | $1,225.95 | $1,226.00 | |