| 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 | $171.42 | 3.721% | $177.7985 | $177.80 | $177.80 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $235.64 | 5.531% | $248.6732 | $248.67 | $248.65 | $248.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.62 | 11.308% | $159.8605 | $159.86 | $159.85 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.96 | 3.865% | $182.7609 | $182.76 | $182.75 | $182.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.36 | 9.391% | $176.5133 | $176.51 | $176.50 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.80 | 11.845% | $17.6715 | $17.67 | $17.65 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.49 | 11.628% | $174.6867 | $174.69 | $174.70 | $174.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,060.29 | $1,137.9646 | $1,137.96 | $1,137.90 | $1,138.10 | |