| 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 | $162.69 | 9.124% | $177.5338 | $177.53 | $177.55 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.29 | 3.302% | $101.5355 | $101.54 | $101.55 | $101.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.67 | 9.657% | $188.2482 | $188.25 | $188.25 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $94.75 | 13.354% | $107.4029 | $107.40 | $107.40 | $107.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.98 | 7.306% | $87.9695 | $87.97 | $87.95 | $88.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.80 | 3.350% | $236.4648 | $236.46 | $236.45 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.39 | 4.616% | $238.9325 | $238.93 | $238.95 | $238.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,066.57 | $1,138.0872 | $1,138.08 | $1,138.10 | $1,138.00 | |