| 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 | $168.77 | 4.564% | $176.4727 | $176.47 | $176.45 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.33 | 6.501% | $217.6135 | $217.61 | $217.60 | $217.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.79 | 10.718% | $87.2347 | $87.23 | $87.25 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.77 | 9.784% | $261.0334 | $261.03 | $261.05 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.32 | 4.151% | $55.5333 | $55.53 | $55.55 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.77 | 13.261% | $262.505 | $262.51 | $262.50 | $262.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.43 | 9.779% | $36.6991 | $36.70 | $36.70 | $36.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,008.18 | $1,097.0917 | $1,097.08 | $1,097.10 | $1,097.00 | |