| 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 | $170.45 | 3.237% | $175.9675 | $175.97 | $175.95 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.81 | 6.793% | $172.8018 | $172.80 | $172.80 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.41 | 5.525% | $262.1347 | $262.13 | $262.15 | $262.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.83 | 12.485% | $278.7716 | $278.77 | $278.75 | $278.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.29 | 4.219% | $55.5383 | $55.54 | $55.55 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.31 | 7.392% | $71.2116 | $71.21 | $71.20 | $71.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.32 | 7.828% | $28.3803 | $28.38 | $28.40 | $28.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $974.42 | $1,044.8058 | $1,044.80 | $1,044.80 | $1,044.80 | |