| 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 | $168.26 | 5.464% | $177.4537 | $177.45 | $177.45 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $223.71 | 6.542% | $238.3451 | $238.35 | $238.35 | $238.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.34 | 3.743% | $200.5767 | $200.58 | $200.60 | $200.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.64 | 8.568% | $106.0058 | $106.01 | $106.00 | $106.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.61 | 10.784% | $153.5577 | $153.56 | $153.55 | $153.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.61 | 6.226% | $63.3213 | $63.32 | $63.30 | $63.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $102.66 | 8.791% | $111.6848 | $111.68 | $111.70 | $111.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $983.83 | $1,050.9451 | $1,050.95 | $1,050.95 | $1,051.00 | |