| 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 | $171.25 | 3.839% | $177.8243 | $177.82 | $177.80 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.75 | 5.321% | $252.5071 | $252.51 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.76 | 12.159% | $187.0363 | $187.04 | $187.05 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.82 | 6.631% | $13.6701 | $13.67 | $13.65 | $13.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.90 | 10.159% | $111.1504 | $111.15 | $111.15 | $111.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.96 | 10.807% | $15.4687 | $15.47 | $15.45 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.93 | 12.128% | $34.6812 | $34.68 | $34.70 | $34.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $736.37 | $792.3381 | $792.34 | $792.30 | $792.40 | |