| 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 | $159.99 | 9.870% | $175.781 | $175.78 | $175.80 | $175.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.87 | 12.840% | $91.2537 | $91.25 | $91.25 | $91.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.56 | 5.195% | $47.9268 | $47.93 | $47.95 | $47.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.45 | 13.341% | $34.5123 | $34.51 | $34.50 | $34.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.88 | 10.384% | $38.5019 | $38.50 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.77 | 9.409% | $271.0827 | $271.08 | $271.10 | $271.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $107.95 | 8.795% | $117.4442 | $117.44 | $117.45 | $117.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $707.47 | $776.5026 | $776.49 | $776.55 | $776.50 | |