| 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 | $171.37 | 3.553% | $177.4588 | $177.46 | $177.45 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.71 | 11.769% | $210.9193 | $210.92 | $210.90 | $210.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.61 | 9.801% | $23.728 | $23.73 | $23.75 | $23.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.98 | 9.366% | $145.4349 | $145.43 | $145.45 | $145.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.85 | 12.178% | $256.7194 | $256.72 | $256.70 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.83 | 4.607% | $21.7896 | $21.79 | $21.80 | $21.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.30 | 13.346% | $152.2237 | $152.22 | $152.20 | $152.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $898.65 | $988.2737 | $988.27 | $988.25 | $988.20 | |