| 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 | $162.69 | 5.435% | $171.5322 | $171.53 | $171.55 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.58 | 13.838% | $237.4433 | $237.44 | $237.45 | $237.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.33 | 5.625% | $157.7298 | $157.73 | $157.75 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.58 | 5.130% | $23.7384 | $23.74 | $23.75 | $23.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.67 | 10.785% | $257.7635 | $257.76 | $257.75 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.35 | 4.285% | $71.2788 | $71.28 | $71.30 | $71.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.51 | 3.701% | $58.6014 | $58.60 | $58.60 | $58.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $900.71 | $978.0874 | $978.08 | $978.15 | $978.00 | |