| 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 | $157.29 | 12.571% | $177.0629 | $177.06 | $177.05 | $177.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.25 | 11.819% | $162.4171 | $162.42 | $162.40 | $162.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.69 | 3.845% | $5.9088 | $5.91 | $5.90 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.58 | 9.650% | $114.672 | $114.67 | $114.65 | $114.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.58 | 4.798% | $13.1836 | $13.18 | $13.20 | $13.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.54 | 4.492% | $239.8509 | $239.85 | $239.85 | $239.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.82 | 5.333% | $17.717 | $17.72 | $17.70 | $17.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $671.75 | $730.8123 | $730.81 | $730.75 | $730.90 | |