| 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 | $172.44 | 3.381% | $178.2702 | $178.27 | $178.25 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.39 | 8.578% | $141.5749 | $141.57 | $141.55 | $141.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.70 | 7.114% | $11.4612 | $11.46 | $11.45 | $11.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.96 | 9.423% | $48.1024 | $48.10 | $48.10 | $48.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.62 | 7.756% | $54.5461 | $54.55 | $54.55 | $54.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.99 | 9.657% | $43.8518 | $43.85 | $43.85 | $43.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.80 | 12.326% | $269.3577 | $269.36 | $269.35 | $269.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $687.90 | $747.1643 | $747.16 | $747.10 | $747.30 | |