| 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 | $168.36 | 5.276% | $177.2427 | $177.24 | $177.25 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.74 | 3.725% | $136.6473 | $136.65 | $136.65 | $136.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.81 | 12.858% | $109.2578 | $109.26 | $109.25 | $109.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.64 | 6.797% | $176.8986 | $176.90 | $176.90 | $176.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.97 | 5.344% | $108.4727 | $108.47 | $108.45 | $108.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.46 | 13.301% | $75.2998 | $75.30 | $75.30 | $75.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.53 | 13.427% | $144.6535 | $144.65 | $144.65 | $144.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $859.51 | $928.4724 | $928.47 | $928.45 | $928.50 | |