| 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 | $230.54 | 6.485% | $245.4905 | $245.49 | $245.50 | $245.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.99 | 3.468% | $178.9893 | $178.99 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.94 | 8.725% | $114.096 | $114.10 | $114.10 | $114.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.76 | 10.587% | $271.7786 | $271.78 | $271.80 | $271.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.47 | 8.335% | $29.7596 | $29.76 | $29.75 | $29.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.36 | 9.805% | $36.6309 | $36.63 | $36.65 | $36.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.61 | 13.293% | $96.9901 | $96.99 | $97.00 | $97.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $900.67 | $973.7350 | $973.74 | $973.80 | $973.80 | |