| 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 | $159.43 | 11.296% | $177.4392 | $177.44 | $177.45 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.45 | 3.552% | $9.7857 | $9.79 | $9.80 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.67 | 7.590% | $23.3148 | $23.31 | $23.30 | $23.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.74 | 12.751% | $129.3705 | $129.37 | $129.35 | $129.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.55 | 11.320% | $253.3087 | $253.31 | $253.30 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.86 | 13.574% | $36.1847 | $36.18 | $36.20 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $84.53 | 3.707% | $87.6635 | $87.66 | $87.65 | $87.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $649.23 | $717.0671 | $717.06 | $717.05 | $717.10 | |