| 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 | $155.68 | 13.864% | $177.2635 | $177.26 | $177.25 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.45 | 4.441% | $178.0197 | $178.02 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.27 | 10.773% | $88.9175 | $88.92 | $88.90 | $88.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.70 | 5.112% | $68.0075 | $68.01 | $68.00 | $68.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $57.58 | 6.587% | $61.3728 | $61.37 | $61.35 | $61.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.85 | 3.597% | $39.2115 | $39.21 | $39.20 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.55 | 4.734% | $229.9435 | $229.94 | $229.95 | $229.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $786.08 | $842.7360 | $842.73 | $842.65 | $842.70 | |