| 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 | $171.71 | 3.558% | $177.8194 | $177.82 | $177.80 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.40 | 10.336% | $257.5242 | $257.52 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.40 | 5.396% | $154.2997 | $154.30 | $154.30 | $154.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.27 | 4.526% | $161.2523 | $161.25 | $161.25 | $161.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.81 | 7.219% | $143.4697 | $143.47 | $143.45 | $143.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.60 | 7.633% | $22.1724 | $22.17 | $22.15 | $22.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.26 | 6.495% | $58.8491 | $58.85 | $58.85 | $58.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $915.45 | $975.3868 | $975.38 | $975.30 | $975.40 | |