| 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 | $169.80 | 4.250% | $177.0165 | $177.02 | $177.00 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.45 | 8.318% | $52.4801 | $52.48 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.50 | 9.635% | $230.7817 | $230.78 | $230.80 | $230.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.83 | 7.690% | $203.351 | $203.35 | $203.35 | $203.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.75 | 8.222% | $139.3358 | $139.34 | $139.35 | $139.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.50 | 8.465% | $178.4249 | $178.42 | $178.40 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.74 | 7.657% | $74.0034 | $74.00 | $74.00 | $74.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $979.57 | $1,055.3934 | $1,055.39 | $1,055.40 | $1,055.40 | |