| 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 | $170.92 | 3.850% | $177.5004 | $177.50 | $177.50 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.56 | 9.364% | $183.2503 | $183.25 | $183.25 | $183.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.87 | 9.380% | $183.6162 | $183.62 | $183.60 | $183.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.88 | 12.816% | $248.0598 | $248.06 | $248.05 | $248.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.73 | 7.229% | $156.2648 | $156.26 | $156.25 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.25 | 7.699% | $64.8886 | $64.89 | $64.90 | $64.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $111.57 | 7.869% | $120.3494 | $120.35 | $120.35 | $120.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,043.78 | $1,133.9295 | $1,133.93 | $1,133.90 | $1,134.00 | |