| 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 | $161.36 | 9.862% | $177.2733 | $177.27 | $177.25 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $103.84 | 13.208% | $117.5552 | $117.56 | $117.55 | $117.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.72 | 13.826% | $41.7969 | $41.80 | $41.80 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.42 | 7.346% | $149.6618 | $149.66 | $149.65 | $149.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.54 | 3.642% | $148.7677 | $148.77 | $148.75 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.97 | 9.538% | $62.4038 | $62.40 | $62.40 | $62.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.57 | 4.435% | $258.5497 | $258.55 | $258.55 | $258.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $889.42 | $956.0084 | $956.01 | $955.95 | $956.10 | |