| 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 | $172.48 | 3.253% | $178.0908 | $178.09 | $178.10 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.40 | 13.368% | $50.3354 | $50.34 | $50.35 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.30 | 7.435% | $20.735 | $20.74 | $20.75 | $20.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.98 | 4.636% | $147.5158 | $147.52 | $147.50 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.87 | 4.636% | $139.0299 | $139.03 | $139.05 | $139.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.95 | 5.597% | $94.9845 | $94.98 | $95.00 | $95.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.91 | 3.794% | $44.538 | $44.54 | $44.55 | $44.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $642.89 | $675.2294 | $675.24 | $675.30 | $675.10 | |