| 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 | $171.62 | 4.495% | $179.3343 | $179.33 | $179.35 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.68 | 3.670% | $52.54 | $52.54 | $52.55 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.87 | 5.519% | $221.4527 | $221.45 | $221.45 | $221.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.29 | 3.414% | $37.5289 | $37.53 | $37.55 | $37.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.90 | 7.772% | $266.0891 | $266.09 | $266.10 | $266.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.73 | 5.597% | $10.2746 | $10.27 | $10.25 | $10.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.30 | 5.368% | $185.7638 | $185.76 | $185.75 | $185.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $901.39 | $952.9834 | $952.97 | $953.00 | $953.00 | |