| 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 | $173.95 | 4.219% | $181.289 | $181.29 | $181.30 | $181.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $10.66 | 7.530% | $11.4627 | $11.46 | $11.45 | $11.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.47 | 11.258% | $28.3374 | $28.34 | $28.35 | $28.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.43 | 8.439% | $24.3229 | $24.32 | $24.30 | $24.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.49 | 12.326% | $29.7552 | $29.76 | $29.75 | $29.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.34 | 11.142% | $109.297 | $109.30 | $109.30 | $109.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.36 | 12.260% | $272.0733 | $272.07 | $272.05 | $272.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $599.70 | $656.5375 | $656.54 | $656.50 | $656.60 | |