| 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 | $170.50 | 4.280% | $177.7974 | $177.80 | $177.80 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.38 | 8.490% | $150.1285 | $150.13 | $150.15 | $150.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.63 | 9.821% | $154.4413 | $154.44 | $154.45 | $154.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.59 | 4.489% | $37.1876 | $37.19 | $37.20 | $37.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.68 | 10.182% | $237.6405 | $237.64 | $237.65 | $237.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.61 | 13.368% | $35.8356 | $35.84 | $35.85 | $35.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.86 | 8.636% | $69.3749 | $69.37 | $69.35 | $69.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $796.25 | $862.4058 | $862.41 | $862.45 | $862.30 | |