| 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 | $161.30 | 9.846% | $177.1816 | $177.18 | $177.20 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $210.91 | 5.329% | $222.1494 | $222.15 | $222.15 | $222.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.36 | 9.512% | $269.7938 | $269.79 | $269.80 | $269.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.60 | 4.178% | $129.8058 | $129.81 | $129.80 | $129.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.92 | 12.512% | $129.2988 | $129.30 | $129.30 | $129.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.63 | 10.385% | $30.4994 | $30.50 | $30.50 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.31 | 5.183% | $13.9999 | $14.00 | $14.00 | $14.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $899.03 | $972.7287 | $972.73 | $972.75 | $972.70 | |