| 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 | $171.55 | 4.556% | $179.3658 | $179.37 | $179.35 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.71 | 13.350% | $11.0063 | $11.01 | $11.00 | $11.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.39 | 4.837% | $107.3426 | $107.34 | $107.35 | $107.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.80 | 11.160% | $16.4517 | $16.45 | $16.45 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.54 | 13.131% | $179.3579 | $179.36 | $179.35 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.36 | 13.576% | $242.3258 | $242.33 | $242.35 | $242.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $59.28 | 4.524% | $61.9618 | $61.96 | $61.95 | $62.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $729.63 | $797.8119 | $797.82 | $797.80 | $797.90 | |