| 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 | $170.62 | 3.670% | $176.8818 | $176.88 | $176.90 | $176.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.27 | 12.682% | $51.0111 | $51.01 | $51.00 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.92 | 7.433% | $26.7723 | $26.77 | $26.75 | $26.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.85 | 10.788% | $154.937 | $154.94 | $154.95 | $154.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.75 | 10.568% | $217.5425 | $217.54 | $217.55 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.56 | 7.510% | $258.6261 | $258.63 | $258.65 | $258.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.89 | 7.629% | $50.4672 | $50.47 | $50.45 | $50.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $864.86 | $936.2380 | $936.24 | $936.25 | $936.20 | |