| 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 | $158.70 | 11.543% | $177.0187 | $177.02 | $177.00 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $101.69 | 12.335% | $114.2335 | $114.23 | $114.25 | $114.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $116.27 | 5.187% | $122.3009 | $122.30 | $122.30 | $122.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.72 | 13.595% | $42.848 | $42.85 | $42.85 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.40 | 6.726% | $172.2558 | $172.26 | $172.25 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.47 | 3.492% | $107.0832 | $107.08 | $107.10 | $107.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.50 | 6.803% | $8.0102 | $8.01 | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $686.75 | $743.7503 | $743.75 | $743.75 | $743.70 | |