| 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 | $157.84 | 8.558% | $171.3479 | $171.35 | $171.35 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.36 | 10.401% | $46.7659 | $46.77 | $46.75 | $46.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $41.60 | 7.739% | $44.8194 | $44.82 | $44.80 | $44.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.71 | 8.251% | $177.2177 | $177.22 | $177.20 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.35 | 3.804% | $41.8849 | $41.88 | $41.90 | $41.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $97.93 | 3.445% | $101.3037 | $101.30 | $101.30 | $101.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.98 | 13.746% | $102.3487 | $102.35 | $102.35 | $102.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $633.77 | $685.6882 | $685.69 | $685.65 | $685.60 | |