| 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 | $171.72 | 3.439% | $177.6255 | $177.63 | $177.65 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.38 | 11.830% | $239.7412 | $239.74 | $239.75 | $239.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.65 | 12.238% | $221.8384 | $221.84 | $221.85 | $221.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.85 | 5.609% | $18.8512 | $18.85 | $18.85 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.37 | 8.122% | $188.5323 | $188.53 | $188.55 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.70 | 13.503% | $123.3778 | $123.38 | $123.40 | $123.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.70 | 4.817% | $18.5526 | $18.55 | $18.55 | $18.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $902.37 | $988.5190 | $988.52 | $988.60 | $988.50 | |