| 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 | $170.95 | 4.411% | $178.4906 | $178.49 | $178.50 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $97.39 | 10.351% | $107.4708 | $107.47 | $107.45 | $107.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.96 | 6.630% | $95.9243 | $95.92 | $95.90 | $95.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.55 | 12.554% | $26.5065 | $26.51 | $26.50 | $26.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.95 | 5.552% | $181.4967 | $181.50 | $181.50 | $181.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.30 | 12.610% | $281.8628 | $281.86 | $281.85 | $281.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.95 | 13.208% | $264.8501 | $264.85 | $264.85 | $264.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,038.05 | $1,136.6018 | $1,136.60 | $1,136.55 | $1,136.70 | |