| 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 | $171.94 | 3.405% | $177.7946 | $177.79 | $177.80 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.82 | 3.581% | $249.4438 | $249.44 | $249.45 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.84 | 7.380% | $196.3336 | $196.33 | $196.35 | $196.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.82 | 9.500% | $146.5329 | $146.53 | $146.55 | $146.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.98 | 5.702% | $214.5539 | $214.55 | $214.55 | $214.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.81 | 8.127% | $256.0555 | $256.06 | $256.05 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.81 | 8.648% | $175.8033 | $175.80 | $175.80 | $175.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,331.02 | $1,416.5176 | $1,416.50 | $1,416.55 | $1,416.50 | |