| 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 | $171.27 | 3.677% | $177.5676 | $177.57 | $177.55 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $124.85 | 12.469% | $140.4175 | $140.42 | $140.40 | $140.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.42 | 7.476% | $55.2642 | $55.26 | $55.25 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.69 | 7.482% | $256.5488 | $256.55 | $256.55 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.49 | 5.136% | $48.8777 | $48.88 | $48.90 | $48.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.56 | 10.353% | $149.5945 | $149.59 | $149.60 | $149.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.35 | 11.392% | $61.6555 | $61.66 | $61.65 | $61.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $823.63 | $889.9258 | $889.93 | $889.90 | $890.00 | |