| 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 | $171.59 | 3.367% | $177.3674 | $177.37 | $177.35 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.90 | 10.339% | $197.3965 | $197.40 | $197.40 | $197.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.87 | 7.356% | $216.7196 | $216.72 | $216.70 | $216.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.50 | 7.857% | $21.0321 | $21.03 | $21.05 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.79 | 13.742% | $265.9174 | $265.92 | $265.90 | $265.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.63 | 10.238% | $166.0515 | $166.05 | $166.05 | $166.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.34 | 7.144% | $37.8647 | $37.86 | $37.85 | $37.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $991.62 | $1,082.3492 | $1,082.35 | $1,082.30 | $1,082.40 | |