| 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 | $171.45 | 3.777% | $177.9257 | $177.93 | $177.95 | $177.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $184.31 | 5.836% | $195.0663 | $195.07 | $195.05 | $195.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.64 | 12.808% | $218.4414 | $218.44 | $218.45 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.79 | 9.445% | $44.6426 | $44.64 | $44.65 | $44.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.57 | 6.858% | $143.7988 | $143.80 | $143.80 | $143.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.25 | 4.732% | $131.1768 | $131.18 | $131.20 | $131.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.98 | 4.767% | $249.3245 | $249.32 | $249.30 | $249.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,087.99 | $1,160.3761 | $1,160.38 | $1,160.40 | $1,160.30 | |