| 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 | $163.38 | 4.469% | $170.6815 | $170.68 | $170.70 | $170.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.73 | 8.136% | $168.4002 | $168.40 | $168.40 | $168.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.81 | 7.776% | $188.4032 | $188.40 | $188.40 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.68 | 11.109% | $79.6429 | $79.64 | $79.65 | $79.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.67 | 13.660% | $179.2077 | $179.21 | $179.20 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.71 | 9.530% | $19.3978 | $19.40 | $19.40 | $19.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.55 | 8.195% | $172.6251 | $172.63 | $172.65 | $172.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $900.53 | $978.3584 | $978.36 | $978.40 | $978.30 | |