| 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 | $170.94 | 6.478% | $182.0135 | $182.01 | $182.00 | $182.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.29 | 11.413% | $156.3013 | $156.30 | $156.30 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.47 | 12.656% | $17.4279 | $17.43 | $17.45 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.37 | 9.320% | $9.1501 | $9.15 | $9.15 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.98 | 11.396% | $194.9207 | $194.92 | $194.90 | $194.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.40 | 11.451% | $149.7901 | $149.79 | $149.80 | $149.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.55 | 12.601% | $27.6435 | $27.64 | $27.65 | $27.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $669.00 | $737.2471 | $737.24 | $737.25 | $737.20 | |