| 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 | $169.95 | 4.297% | $177.2528 | $177.25 | $177.25 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.41 | 12.125% | $47.5522 | $47.55 | $47.55 | $47.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.53 | 13.482% | $133.3754 | $133.38 | $133.40 | $133.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.92 | 6.473% | $87.2227 | $87.22 | $87.20 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.74 | 3.336% | $227.0705 | $227.07 | $227.05 | $227.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.86 | 12.340% | $168.3527 | $168.35 | $168.35 | $168.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.65 | 13.365% | $61.954 | $61.95 | $61.95 | $62.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $836.06 | $902.7803 | $902.77 | $902.75 | $903.00 | |