| 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 | $171.40 | 3.599% | $177.5687 | $177.57 | $177.55 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.89 | 13.494% | $182.6005 | $182.60 | $182.60 | $182.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.26 | 7.261% | $168.6786 | $168.68 | $168.70 | $168.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.87 | 11.320% | $159.0429 | $159.04 | $159.05 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.59 | 6.616% | $182.9424 | $182.94 | $182.95 | $182.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.28 | 6.395% | $192.8729 | $192.87 | $192.85 | $192.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $103.30 | 10.483% | $114.1289 | $114.13 | $114.15 | $114.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,088.59 | $1,177.8349 | $1,177.83 | $1,177.85 | $1,177.80 | |