| 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 | $214.77 | 3.143% | $221.5202 | $221.52 | $221.50 | $221.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.55 | 4.644% | $53.944 | $53.94 | $53.95 | $53.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.34 | 10.810% | $81.2681 | $81.27 | $81.25 | $81.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.82 | 8.246% | $172.9988 | $173.00 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.31 | 12.192% | $177.6112 | $177.61 | $177.60 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.88 | 7.775% | $21.4257 | $21.43 | $21.45 | $21.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.90 | 13.185% | $12.3372 | $12.34 | $12.35 | $12.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $688.57 | $741.1052 | $741.11 | $741.10 | $741.00 | |