| 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 | $164.26 | 8.303% | $177.8985 | $177.90 | $177.90 | $177.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.48 | 6.253% | $17.5105 | $17.51 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.35 | 11.496% | $38.2989 | $38.30 | $38.30 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.26 | 9.740% | $270.2457 | $270.25 | $270.25 | $270.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.31 | 3.738% | $32.4804 | $32.48 | $32.50 | $32.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.49 | 12.355% | $25.2686 | $25.27 | $25.25 | $25.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.99 | 12.374% | $158.4361 | $158.44 | $158.45 | $158.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $656.14 | $720.1387 | $720.15 | $720.15 | $720.10 | |