| 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 | $169.96 | 4.334% | $177.3261 | $177.33 | $177.35 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $113.96 | 13.601% | $129.4597 | $129.46 | $129.45 | $129.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.45 | 8.816% | $149.5676 | $149.57 | $149.55 | $149.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.91 | 11.835% | $184.4271 | $184.43 | $184.45 | $184.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.30 | 11.630% | $14.8468 | $14.85 | $14.85 | $14.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.73 | 13.369% | $48.4426 | $48.44 | $48.45 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.77 | 13.180% | $257.7901 | $257.79 | $257.80 | $257.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $870.08 | $961.8600 | $961.87 | $961.90 | $961.80 | |