| 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 | 3.455% | $177.9323 | $177.93 | $177.95 | $177.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.34 | 12.725% | $187.5068 | $187.51 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.48 | 12.473% | $143.3806 | $143.38 | $143.40 | $143.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.85 | 9.149% | $230.1407 | $230.14 | $230.15 | $230.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.52 | 12.268% | $53.3498 | $53.35 | $53.35 | $53.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.52 | 11.449% | $161.0661 | $161.07 | $161.05 | $161.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.68 | 12.659% | $130.3239 | $130.32 | $130.30 | $130.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $984.38 | $1,083.7002 | $1,083.70 | $1,083.70 | $1,083.60 | |