| 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 | $169.84 | 4.392% | $177.2994 | $177.30 | $177.30 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $102.57 | 7.187% | $109.9417 | $109.94 | $109.95 | $109.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.97 | 9.394% | $60.1339 | $60.13 | $60.15 | $60.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.81 | 10.728% | $173.6326 | $173.63 | $173.65 | $173.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.56 | 13.785% | $285.0997 | $285.10 | $285.10 | $285.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.81 | 11.700% | $195.2628 | $195.26 | $195.25 | $195.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.86 | 5.244% | $6.1673 | $6.17 | $6.15 | $6.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $915.42 | $1,007.5374 | $1,007.53 | $1,007.55 | $1,007.50 | |