| 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 | 3.462% | $177.2614 | $177.26 | $177.25 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.65 | 4.142% | $30.8781 | $30.88 | $30.90 | $30.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.83 | 8.803% | $111.8821 | $111.88 | $111.90 | $111.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.61 | 5.689% | $260.6396 | $260.64 | $260.65 | $260.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.80 | 8.433% | $47.4937 | $47.49 | $47.50 | $47.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.31 | 6.845% | $231.1164 | $231.12 | $231.10 | $231.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.78 | 12.764% | $50.4957 | $50.50 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $855.31 | $909.7670 | $909.77 | $909.80 | $909.80 | |