| 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 | $173.55 | 3.343% | $179.3518 | $179.35 | $179.35 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.96 | 8.512% | $131.2561 | $131.26 | $131.25 | $131.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.33 | 12.756% | $42.0918 | $42.09 | $42.10 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.45 | 6.676% | $249.0351 | $249.04 | $249.05 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.49 | 8.387% | $17.873 | $17.87 | $17.85 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.64 | 9.617% | $122.3764 | $122.38 | $122.40 | $122.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.62 | 6.607% | $45.4359 | $45.44 | $45.45 | $45.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $736.04 | $787.4201 | $787.43 | $787.45 | $787.50 | |