| 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 | $170.35 | 3.290% | $175.9545 | $175.95 | $175.95 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.68 | 5.291% | $127.0652 | $127.07 | $127.05 | $127.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.91 | 13.606% | $244.1507 | $244.15 | $244.15 | $244.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.94 | 7.499% | $42.9351 | $42.94 | $42.95 | $42.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.55 | 9.715% | $104.8327 | $104.83 | $104.85 | $104.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.68 | 10.326% | $63.636 | $63.64 | $63.65 | $63.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.30 | 13.698% | $41.2724 | $41.27 | $41.25 | $41.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $735.41 | $799.8466 | $799.85 | $799.85 | $799.90 | |