| 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 | $156.91 | 12.835% | $177.0494 | $177.05 | $177.05 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.96 | 13.574% | $82.8636 | $82.86 | $82.85 | $82.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.27 | 4.138% | $32.564 | $32.56 | $32.55 | $32.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.83 | 6.135% | $67.746 | $67.75 | $67.75 | $67.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.53 | 9.683% | $37.8735 | $37.87 | $37.85 | $37.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.76 | 7.357% | $194.0585 | $194.06 | $194.05 | $194.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.30 | 11.388% | $246.5016 | $246.50 | $246.50 | $246.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $761.56 | $838.6566 | $838.65 | $838.60 | $838.70 | |