| 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 | $177.30 | 5.655% | $187.3263 | $187.33 | $187.35 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.55 | 4.545% | $170.9833 | $170.98 | $171.00 | $171.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.60 | 9.822% | $260.9371 | $260.94 | $260.95 | $260.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.46 | 3.757% | $118.7603 | $118.76 | $118.75 | $118.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.72 | 12.741% | $189.0892 | $189.09 | $189.10 | $189.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.42 | 12.635% | $17.3683 | $17.37 | $17.35 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.77 | 6.392% | $228.4981 | $228.50 | $228.50 | $228.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,090.82 | $1,172.9626 | $1,172.97 | $1,173.00 | $1,173.00 | |