| 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 | $171.65 | 3.289% | $177.2956 | $177.30 | $177.30 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.40 | 9.516% | $245.7539 | $245.75 | $245.75 | $245.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.67 | 6.491% | $95.4905 | $95.49 | $95.50 | $95.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.76 | 12.557% | $212.4626 | $212.46 | $212.45 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.80 | 7.474% | $87.9137 | $87.91 | $87.90 | $87.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.92 | 9.799% | $179.9825 | $179.98 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.56 | 11.667% | $178.1759 | $178.18 | $178.20 | $178.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,079.76 | $1,177.0747 | $1,177.07 | $1,177.10 | $1,177.20 | |