| 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 | $168.57 | 5.207% | $177.3474 | $177.35 | $177.35 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.61 | 6.315% | $29.3536 | $29.35 | $29.35 | $29.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.33 | 13.627% | $142.4087 | $142.41 | $142.40 | $142.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.78 | 12.146% | $23.3039 | $23.30 | $23.30 | $23.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.65 | 5.248% | $112.247 | $112.25 | $112.25 | $112.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.86 | 11.667% | $100.344 | $100.34 | $100.35 | $100.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $123.99 | 10.324% | $136.7907 | $136.79 | $136.80 | $136.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $662.79 | $721.7953 | $721.79 | $721.80 | $721.70 | |