| 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 | $171.67 | 4.333% | $179.1085 | $179.11 | $179.10 | $179.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.37 | 13.441% | $50.3338 | $50.33 | $50.35 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.91 | 6.650% | $29.766 | $29.77 | $29.75 | $29.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.90 | 3.206% | $130.9684 | $130.97 | $130.95 | $131.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.32 | 5.195% | $221.2461 | $221.25 | $221.25 | $221.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.34 | 13.661% | $7.2061 | $7.21 | $7.20 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.63 | 4.420% | $118.6524 | $118.65 | $118.65 | $118.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $701.14 | $737.2813 | $737.29 | $737.25 | $737.30 | |