| 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 | $171.31 | 3.689% | $177.6296 | $177.63 | $177.65 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $107.56 | 6.265% | $114.2986 | $114.30 | $114.30 | $114.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.83 | 5.189% | $228.0813 | $228.08 | $228.10 | $228.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.68 | 13.517% | $9.8533 | $9.85 | $9.85 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.96 | 11.296% | $182.4809 | $182.48 | $182.50 | $182.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.89 | 12.851% | $131.9115 | $131.91 | $131.90 | $131.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.88 | 3.256% | $189.8671 | $189.87 | $189.85 | $189.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $969.11 | $1,034.1223 | $1,034.12 | $1,034.15 | $1,034.20 | |