| 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 | $172.77 | 3.862% | $179.4424 | $179.44 | $179.45 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.62 | 5.264% | $239.6019 | $239.60 | $239.60 | $239.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.84 | 9.803% | $36.0593 | $36.06 | $36.05 | $36.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.44 | 3.488% | $27.3622 | $27.36 | $27.35 | $27.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.50 | 12.338% | $240.965 | $240.97 | $240.95 | $241.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.57 | 11.505% | $71.9988 | $72.00 | $72.00 | $72.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $66.43 | 7.333% | $71.3013 | $71.30 | $71.30 | $71.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $805.17 | $866.7309 | $866.73 | $866.70 | $866.80 | |