| 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 | $170.56 | 4.576% | $178.3648 | $178.36 | $178.35 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.57 | 8.629% | $249.3796 | $249.38 | $249.40 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $118.96 | 13.593% | $135.1302 | $135.13 | $135.15 | $135.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.29 | 5.488% | $12.9645 | $12.96 | $12.95 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.82 | 3.419% | $120.8141 | $120.81 | $120.80 | $120.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.83 | 13.171% | $50.7346 | $50.73 | $50.75 | $50.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.72 | 8.176% | $14.8417 | $14.84 | $14.85 | $14.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $706.75 | $762.2295 | $762.21 | $762.25 | $762.20 | |