| 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 | $171.35 | 3.646% | $177.5974 | $177.60 | $177.60 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.40 | 11.333% | $199.7314 | $199.73 | $199.75 | $199.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.39 | 11.532% | $271.4577 | $271.46 | $271.45 | $271.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.54 | 4.508% | $100.892 | $100.89 | $100.90 | $100.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.95 | 6.840% | $79.0082 | $79.01 | $79.00 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.67 | 10.128% | $31.5737 | $31.57 | $31.55 | $31.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.85 | 4.762% | $29.1762 | $29.18 | $29.20 | $29.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $821.15 | $889.4366 | $889.44 | $889.45 | $889.50 | |