| 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 | $170.81 | 3.853% | $177.3913 | $177.39 | $177.40 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.36 | 9.704% | $201.1533 | $201.15 | $201.15 | $201.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.41 | 4.850% | $251.0214 | $251.02 | $251.00 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.81 | 10.595% | $122.5503 | $122.55 | $122.55 | $122.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.62 | 7.351% | $187.4563 | $187.46 | $187.45 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.61 | 7.559% | $52.2844 | $52.28 | $52.30 | $52.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.77 | 11.276% | $48.7055 | $48.71 | $48.70 | $48.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $971.39 | $1,040.5625 | $1,040.56 | $1,040.55 | $1,040.70 | |