| 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 | $171.33 | 3.411% | $177.1741 | $177.17 | $177.15 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.75 | 9.242% | $61.9948 | $61.99 | $62.00 | $62.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.62 | 6.754% | $42.2959 | $42.30 | $42.30 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.93 | 7.365% | $28.9134 | $28.91 | $28.90 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.76 | 13.522% | $244.9351 | $244.94 | $244.95 | $244.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.48 | 12.189% | $63.3643 | $63.36 | $63.35 | $63.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.70 | 7.574% | $121.2359 | $121.24 | $121.25 | $121.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $679.57 | $739.9135 | $739.91 | $739.90 | $739.90 | |