| 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 | $156.78 | 9.378% | $171.4828 | $171.48 | $171.50 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.83 | 4.206% | $81.1035 | $81.10 | $81.10 | $81.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.54 | 9.359% | $176.6585 | $176.66 | $176.65 | $176.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.75 | 4.678% | $26.9546 | $26.95 | $26.95 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.39 | 8.221% | $44.7927 | $44.79 | $44.80 | $44.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.61 | 6.826% | $184.3924 | $184.39 | $184.40 | $184.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.94 | 3.136% | $31.9103 | $31.91 | $31.90 | $31.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $666.84 | $717.2948 | $717.28 | $717.30 | $717.40 | |