| 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 | 3.265% | $177.4196 | $177.42 | $177.40 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.49 | 5.587% | $221.1942 | $221.19 | $221.20 | $221.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.57 | 4.491% | $214.8021 | $214.80 | $214.80 | $214.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.93 | 6.138% | $171.8693 | $171.87 | $171.85 | $171.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.95 | 3.508% | $222.4904 | $222.49 | $222.50 | $222.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.71 | 3.409% | $40.0296 | $40.03 | $40.05 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.61 | 6.756% | $125.5557 | $125.56 | $125.55 | $125.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,120.07 | $1,173.3609 | $1,173.36 | $1,173.35 | $1,173.40 | |