| 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 | $168.58 | 5.317% | $177.5434 | $177.54 | $177.55 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.69 | 9.360% | $141.829 | $141.83 | $141.85 | $141.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.96 | 9.158% | $253.2029 | $253.20 | $253.20 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.86 | 3.854% | $34.1264 | $34.13 | $34.15 | $34.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.83 | 5.652% | $39.9682 | $39.97 | $39.95 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.69 | 5.178% | $126.9393 | $126.94 | $126.95 | $126.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.86 | 3.177% | $125.7315 | $125.73 | $125.75 | $125.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $843.47 | $899.3407 | $899.34 | $899.40 | $899.20 | |