| 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 | $153.80 | 11.179% | $170.9933 | $170.99 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.55 | 3.161% | $183.1624 | $183.16 | $183.15 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.69 | 7.821% | $105.3303 | $105.33 | $105.35 | $105.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.32 | 11.526% | $247.9446 | $247.94 | $247.95 | $247.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.88 | 7.479% | $173.987 | $173.99 | $174.00 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.60 | 12.351% | $277.0576 | $277.06 | $277.05 | $277.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.98 | 6.845% | $43.7851 | $43.79 | $43.80 | $43.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,100.82 | $1,202.2603 | $1,202.26 | $1,202.30 | $1,202.30 | |