| 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 | $170.71 | 4.697% | $178.7282 | $178.73 | $178.75 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.80 | 7.525% | $220.2112 | $220.21 | $220.20 | $220.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.60 | 7.833% | $142.9866 | $142.99 | $143.00 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.67 | 5.805% | $13.4055 | $13.41 | $13.40 | $13.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.61 | 13.640% | $146.1524 | $146.15 | $146.15 | $146.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.73 | 9.595% | $240.8131 | $240.81 | $240.80 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.72 | 3.161% | $33.7543 | $33.75 | $33.75 | $33.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $901.84 | $976.0513 | $976.05 | $976.05 | $976.10 | |