| 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 | $157.97 | 12.658% | $177.9658 | $177.97 | $177.95 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.45 | 12.672% | $282.187 | $282.19 | $282.20 | $282.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.71 | 4.127% | $31.9774 | $31.98 | $32.00 | $32.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.67 | 5.667% | $38.7481 | $38.75 | $38.75 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.87 | 5.787% | $12.5569 | $12.56 | $12.55 | $12.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.84 | 12.716% | $108.027 | $108.03 | $108.05 | $108.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.37 | 7.861% | $40.3077 | $40.31 | $40.30 | $40.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $620.88 | $691.7699 | $691.79 | $691.80 | $691.80 | |