| 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 | $171.84 | 4.433% | $179.4577 | $179.46 | $179.45 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.49 | 8.633% | $265.5968 | $265.60 | $265.60 | $265.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.63 | 4.359% | $171.8062 | $171.81 | $171.80 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.41 | 10.621% | $18.1529 | $18.15 | $18.15 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.62 | 3.746% | $19.3175 | $19.32 | $19.30 | $19.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.36 | 10.713% | $274.9668 | $274.97 | $274.95 | $275.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.82 | 11.427% | $241.596 | $241.60 | $241.60 | $241.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,081.17 | $1,170.8939 | $1,170.91 | $1,170.85 | $1,171.00 | |