| 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 | $172.69 | 3.361% | $178.4941 | $178.49 | $178.50 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.85 | 4.471% | $174.3099 | $174.31 | $174.30 | $174.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.94 | 13.566% | $148.7033 | $148.70 | $148.70 | $148.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.55 | 11.623% | $212.6976 | $212.70 | $212.70 | $212.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.52 | 13.559% | $57.37 | $57.37 | $57.35 | $57.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.87 | 7.108% | $218.3611 | $218.36 | $218.35 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.43 | 4.361% | $227.9557 | $227.96 | $227.95 | $228.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,133.85 | $1,217.8917 | $1,217.89 | $1,217.85 | $1,218.00 | |