| 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 | $171.46 | 3.435% | $177.3497 | $177.35 | $177.35 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.86 | 12.253% | $17.8033 | $17.80 | $17.80 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.43 | 12.616% | $282.0242 | $282.02 | $282.00 | $282.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.81 | 5.725% | $236.6231 | $236.62 | $236.60 | $236.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.49 | 6.508% | $50.5806 | $50.58 | $50.60 | $50.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.53 | 9.778% | $14.853 | $14.85 | $14.85 | $14.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $106.82 | 10.102% | $117.611 | $117.61 | $117.60 | $117.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $829.40 | $896.8449 | $896.83 | $896.80 | $896.80 | |