| 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 | $171.25 | 3.423% | $177.1119 | $177.11 | $177.10 | $177.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.70 | 4.339% | $256.3609 | $256.36 | $256.35 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $119.89 | 6.719% | $127.9454 | $127.95 | $127.95 | $127.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.46 | 10.155% | $6.0145 | $6.01 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.36 | 5.162% | $31.9272 | $31.93 | $31.95 | $31.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.65 | 6.845% | $267.807 | $267.81 | $267.80 | $267.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.50 | 13.209% | $32.2646 | $32.26 | $32.25 | $32.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $851.81 | $899.4315 | $899.43 | $899.40 | $899.40 | |