| 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 | $170.42 | 4.164% | $177.5163 | $177.52 | $177.50 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.40 | 8.796% | $49.3934 | $49.39 | $49.40 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.53 | 8.149% | $30.8549 | $30.85 | $30.85 | $30.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.47 | 12.644% | $240.4611 | $240.46 | $240.45 | $240.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.28 | 3.169% | $82.8241 | $82.82 | $82.80 | $82.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.59 | 11.308% | $116.417 | $116.42 | $116.40 | $116.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.91 | 12.323% | $132.44 | $132.44 | $132.45 | $132.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $760.60 | $829.9068 | $829.90 | $829.85 | $829.90 | |