| 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 | $155.51 | 11.602% | $173.5523 | $173.55 | $173.55 | $173.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.32 | 3.825% | $182.026 | $182.03 | $182.05 | $182.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.38 | 12.378% | $76.8441 | $76.84 | $76.85 | $76.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.78 | 6.539% | $29.5965 | $29.60 | $29.60 | $29.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.50 | 9.150% | $39.8398 | $39.84 | $39.85 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.97 | 3.479% | $72.4043 | $72.40 | $72.40 | $72.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.61 | 3.559% | $243.9954 | $244.00 | $244.00 | $244.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $769.07 | $818.2584 | $818.26 | $818.30 | $818.20 | |