| 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 | $169.77 | 6.187% | $180.2737 | $180.27 | $180.25 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.36 | 10.804% | $29.2079 | $29.21 | $29.20 | $29.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.46 | 4.525% | $41.2456 | $41.25 | $41.25 | $41.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.42 | 3.210% | $24.1718 | $24.17 | $24.15 | $24.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.61 | 5.329% | $246.0591 | $246.06 | $246.05 | $246.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.80 | 11.263% | $151.0952 | $151.10 | $151.10 | $151.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.96 | 11.388% | $69.016 | $69.02 | $69.00 | $69.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $690.38 | $741.0693 | $741.08 | $741.00 | $741.10 | |