| 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 | $167.59 | 4.518% | $175.1617 | $175.16 | $175.15 | $175.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.50 | 10.187% | $272.7128 | $272.71 | $272.70 | $272.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.28 | 10.632% | $70.0079 | $70.01 | $70.00 | $70.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.81 | 13.577% | $10.0061 | $10.01 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.59 | 7.800% | $37.288 | $37.29 | $37.30 | $37.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.29 | 3.364% | $77.8228 | $77.82 | $77.80 | $77.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.90 | 6.199% | $84.853 | $84.85 | $84.85 | $84.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $676.96 | $727.8523 | $727.85 | $727.80 | $727.90 | |