| 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 | $170.71 | 3.821% | $177.2328 | $177.23 | $177.25 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.70 | 11.657% | $36.5118 | $36.51 | $36.50 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.35 | 3.777% | $29.4208 | $29.42 | $29.40 | $29.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.76 | 8.569% | $140.8791 | $140.88 | $140.90 | $140.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.99 | 11.417% | $278.5314 | $278.53 | $278.55 | $278.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.53 | 11.161% | $15.0401 | $15.04 | $15.05 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.50 | 12.419% | $123.0988 | $123.10 | $123.10 | $123.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $734.54 | $800.7148 | $800.71 | $800.75 | $800.60 | |