| 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 | $171.58 | 3.338% | $177.3073 | $177.31 | $177.30 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.26 | 13.449% | $35.4642 | $35.46 | $35.45 | $35.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.78 | 3.663% | $242.3434 | $242.34 | $242.35 | $242.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.37 | 8.268% | $115.1647 | $115.16 | $115.15 | $115.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.72 | 10.779% | $37.3547 | $37.35 | $37.35 | $37.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.41 | 9.737% | $38.8579 | $38.86 | $38.85 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.88 | 12.514% | $213.6416 | $213.64 | $213.65 | $213.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $802.00 | $860.1338 | $860.12 | $860.10 | $860.20 | |