| 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 | 3.306% | $177.2524 | $177.25 | $177.25 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.86 | 10.208% | $147.5244 | $147.52 | $147.50 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.99 | 12.589% | $96.8153 | $96.82 | $96.80 | $96.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.75 | 10.345% | $272.2763 | $272.28 | $272.30 | $272.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.42 | 13.426% | $178.5552 | $178.56 | $178.55 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.89 | 6.782% | $91.7151 | $91.72 | $91.70 | $91.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.91 | 8.417% | $19.4175 | $19.42 | $19.40 | $19.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $899.40 | $983.5562 | $983.57 | $983.50 | $983.60 | |