| 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 | $171.96 | 4.334% | $179.4127 | $179.41 | $179.40 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.44 | 7.791% | $34.9674 | $34.97 | $34.95 | $35.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.38 | 7.164% | $32.5564 | $32.56 | $32.55 | $32.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.74 | 11.228% | $31.9669 | $31.97 | $31.95 | $32.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.67 | 7.161% | $36.0811 | $36.08 | $36.10 | $36.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.87 | 12.492% | $39.226 | $39.23 | $39.25 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.96 | 8.700% | $218.4435 | $218.44 | $218.45 | $218.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $533.02 | $572.6540 | $572.66 | $572.65 | $572.70 | |