| 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 | $159.33 | 12.516% | $179.2717 | $179.27 | $179.25 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.88 | 3.514% | $39.2111 | $39.21 | $39.20 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.77 | 9.830% | $251.2581 | $251.26 | $251.25 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.97 | 3.580% | $83.8687 | $83.87 | $83.85 | $83.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.32 | 4.809% | $119.8176 | $119.82 | $119.80 | $119.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.78 | 8.772% | $197.7257 | $197.73 | $197.75 | $197.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.32 | 9.800% | $39.8794 | $39.88 | $39.90 | $39.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $839.37 | $911.0323 | $911.04 | $911.00 | $911.10 | |