| 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 | 4.281% | $178.8732 | $178.87 | $178.85 | $178.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $181.39 | 9.433% | $198.5005 | $198.50 | $198.50 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.71 | 5.333% | $228.2671 | $228.27 | $228.25 | $228.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $92.89 | 12.763% | $104.7456 | $104.75 | $104.75 | $104.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.97 | 3.224% | $167.1919 | $167.19 | $167.20 | $167.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.68 | 6.246% | $64.4701 | $64.47 | $64.45 | $64.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.51 | 9.141% | $107.5148 | $107.51 | $107.50 | $107.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $983.68 | $1,049.5632 | $1,049.56 | $1,049.50 | $1,049.60 | |