| 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 | $171.59 | 3.395% | $177.4155 | $177.42 | $177.40 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.75 | 11.825% | $197.6507 | $197.65 | $197.65 | $197.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.86 | 13.783% | $86.3158 | $86.32 | $86.30 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.68 | 9.630% | $116.9533 | $116.95 | $116.95 | $117.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.71 | 8.344% | $95.0285 | $95.03 | $95.05 | $95.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $232.44 | 12.749% | $262.0738 | $262.07 | $262.05 | $262.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.71 | 9.735% | $170.8684 | $170.87 | $170.85 | $170.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,006.74 | $1,106.3060 | $1,106.31 | $1,106.25 | $1,106.40 | |