| 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 | $169.87 | 4.334% | $177.2322 | $177.23 | $177.25 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $103.75 | 10.339% | $114.4767 | $114.48 | $114.50 | $114.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.69 | 6.705% | $245.0907 | $245.09 | $245.10 | $245.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.51 | 9.735% | $256.2422 | $256.24 | $256.25 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.97 | 12.510% | $202.4842 | $202.48 | $202.50 | $202.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.67 | 12.247% | $182.5922 | $182.59 | $182.60 | $182.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.38 | 13.437% | $271.5455 | $271.55 | $271.55 | $271.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,318.84 | $1,449.6637 | $1,449.66 | $1,449.75 | $1,449.60 | |