| 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 | $171.69 | 3.339% | $177.4227 | $177.42 | $177.40 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.46 | 6.643% | $187.1158 | $187.12 | $187.10 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.59 | 13.103% | $53.8257 | $53.83 | $53.85 | $53.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.88 | 5.136% | $235.3785 | $235.38 | $235.40 | $235.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.68 | 9.515% | $42.3604 | $42.36 | $42.35 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.36 | 9.488% | $179.9545 | $179.95 | $179.95 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.44 | 9.224% | $93.321 | $93.32 | $93.30 | $93.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $907.10 | $969.3786 | $969.38 | $969.35 | $969.40 | |