| 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 | $172.53 | 3.112% | $177.8991 | $177.90 | $177.90 | $177.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.76 | 7.331% | $51.2613 | $51.26 | $51.25 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.86 | 10.355% | $269.1117 | $269.11 | $269.10 | $269.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.92 | 13.548% | $216.7858 | $216.79 | $216.80 | $216.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.71 | 11.821% | $9.7396 | $9.74 | $9.75 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.25 | 9.426% | $15.5932 | $15.59 | $15.60 | $15.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $107.28 | 5.199% | $112.8575 | $112.86 | $112.85 | $112.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $785.31 | $853.2482 | $853.25 | $853.25 | $853.30 | |