| 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 | $171.52 | 3.576% | $177.6536 | $177.65 | $177.65 | $177.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.25 | 3.834% | $56.3299 | $56.33 | $56.35 | $56.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.77 | 13.173% | $175.1579 | $175.16 | $175.15 | $175.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.53 | 12.554% | $61.3757 | $61.38 | $61.40 | $61.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.77 | 7.668% | $183.8646 | $183.86 | $183.85 | $183.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.41 | 10.329% | $31.3445 | $31.34 | $31.35 | $31.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.96 | 11.750% | $183.2253 | $183.23 | $183.25 | $183.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $798.21 | $868.9515 | $868.95 | $869.00 | $869.00 | |