| 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 | $169.75 | 4.297% | $177.0442 | $177.04 | $177.05 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.96 | 6.600% | $201.4314 | $201.43 | $201.45 | $201.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.89 | 10.562% | $143.609 | $143.61 | $143.60 | $143.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.29 | 11.874% | $193.8665 | $193.87 | $193.85 | $193.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.66 | 7.482% | $42.6274 | $42.63 | $42.65 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.80 | 4.514% | $222.4058 | $222.41 | $222.40 | $222.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.49 | 13.257% | $167.0427 | $167.04 | $167.05 | $167.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,061.84 | $1,148.0270 | $1,148.03 | $1,148.05 | $1,147.90 | |