| 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 | $171.99 | 3.184% | $177.4662 | $177.47 | $177.45 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.41 | 10.684% | $239.5312 | $239.53 | $239.55 | $239.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $162.88 | 13.733% | $185.2483 | $185.25 | $185.25 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.34 | 10.698% | $158.6745 | $158.67 | $158.65 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.94 | 3.852% | $30.0548 | $30.05 | $30.05 | $30.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.71 | 4.283% | $143.6081 | $143.61 | $143.60 | $143.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.34 | 3.489% | $118.3293 | $118.33 | $118.35 | $118.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $975.61 | $1,052.9124 | $1,052.91 | $1,052.90 | $1,052.90 | |