| 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 | $171.81 | 4.353% | $179.2889 | $179.29 | $179.30 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.65 | 12.758% | $222.8662 | $222.87 | $222.85 | $222.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.41 | 10.570% | $162.9912 | $162.99 | $163.00 | $163.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.34 | 7.767% | $33.7742 | $33.77 | $33.75 | $33.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.57 | 13.152% | $24.4069 | $24.41 | $24.40 | $24.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.34 | 8.802% | $132.0203 | $132.02 | $132.00 | $132.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.27 | 4.861% | $193.2274 | $193.23 | $193.25 | $193.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $875.39 | $948.5751 | $948.58 | $948.55 | $948.60 | |