| 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 | $171.50 | 3.475% | $177.4596 | $177.46 | $177.45 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.99 | 3.127% | $10.3024 | $10.30 | $10.30 | $10.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.68 | 8.620% | $251.6508 | $251.65 | $251.65 | $251.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.83 | 11.597% | $56.7248 | $56.72 | $56.70 | $56.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.44 | 5.772% | $126.3341 | $126.33 | $126.35 | $126.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.39 | 7.550% | $217.6704 | $217.67 | $217.65 | $217.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.88 | 12.276% | $32.4253 | $32.43 | $32.45 | $32.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $814.71 | $872.5674 | $872.56 | $872.55 | $872.60 | |