| 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 | $171.87 | 3.239% | $177.4369 | $177.44 | $177.45 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.62 | 5.379% | $123.9468 | $123.95 | $123.95 | $123.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.81 | 11.267% | $192.2805 | $192.28 | $192.30 | $192.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.58 | 13.522% | $134.6144 | $134.61 | $134.60 | $134.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.88 | 5.633% | $159.3791 | $159.38 | $159.40 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.33 | 11.630% | $32.7411 | $32.74 | $32.75 | $32.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $103.70 | 11.842% | $115.9802 | $115.98 | $116.00 | $116.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $864.79 | $936.3790 | $936.38 | $936.45 | $936.30 | |