| 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 | $159.27 | 7.703% | $171.5386 | $171.54 | $171.55 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.75 | 4.597% | $126.3009 | $126.30 | $126.30 | $126.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.49 | 5.450% | $58.5142 | $58.51 | $58.50 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.77 | 10.558% | $60.5526 | $60.55 | $60.55 | $60.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.42 | 12.566% | $162.5678 | $162.57 | $162.55 | $162.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.71 | 10.143% | $180.3151 | $180.32 | $180.30 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.35 | 9.824% | $184.8887 | $184.89 | $184.90 | $184.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $866.76 | $944.6779 | $944.68 | $944.65 | $944.70 | |