| 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 | $161.69 | 9.722% | $177.4095 | $177.41 | $177.40 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.43 | 10.690% | $75.7452 | $75.75 | $75.75 | $75.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.83 | 13.648% | $257.7878 | $257.79 | $257.80 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.77 | 9.401% | $40.2267 | $40.23 | $40.25 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.41 | 9.595% | $125.3876 | $125.39 | $125.40 | $125.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.75 | 4.315% | $25.818 | $25.82 | $25.80 | $25.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.45 | 12.334% | $270.1071 | $270.11 | $270.10 | $270.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $873.33 | $972.4819 | $972.50 | $972.50 | $972.40 | |