| 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 | $171.53 | 3.485% | $177.5078 | $177.51 | $177.50 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $211.32 | 11.109% | $234.7955 | $234.80 | $234.80 | $234.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.82 | 10.844% | $188.2353 | $188.24 | $188.25 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.70 | 6.627% | $91.3793 | $91.38 | $91.40 | $91.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.28 | 12.763% | $186.3747 | $186.37 | $186.35 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.90 | 7.192% | $171.4 | $171.40 | $171.40 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.39 | 5.300% | $200.4807 | $200.48 | $200.50 | $200.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,153.94 | $1,250.1733 | $1,250.18 | $1,250.20 | $1,250.20 | |