| 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 | $171.62 | 3.326% | $177.3281 | $177.33 | $177.35 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.56 | 9.394% | $89.2217 | $89.22 | $89.20 | $89.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.79 | 12.133% | $250.9424 | $250.94 | $250.95 | $250.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.71 | 8.701% | $80.1235 | $80.12 | $80.10 | $80.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.57 | 11.225% | $78.4915 | $78.49 | $78.50 | $78.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.67 | 3.303% | $235.1899 | $235.19 | $235.20 | $235.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.48 | 7.655% | $80.1814 | $80.18 | $80.20 | $80.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $923.40 | $991.4785 | $991.47 | $991.50 | $991.40 | |