| 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 | $172.25 | 3.253% | $177.8533 | $177.85 | $177.85 | $177.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.50 | 12.498% | $61.3114 | $61.31 | $61.30 | $61.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.49 | 12.478% | $42.168 | $42.17 | $42.15 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.81 | 8.181% | $211.8292 | $211.83 | $211.85 | $211.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $57.95 | 13.656% | $65.8637 | $65.86 | $65.85 | $65.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.65 | 13.281% | $16.5957 | $16.60 | $16.60 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $102.62 | 7.590% | $110.4089 | $110.41 | $110.40 | $110.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $635.27 | $686.0302 | $686.03 | $686.00 | $686.10 | |