| 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 | $172.43 | 3.587% | $178.6151 | $178.62 | $178.60 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.69 | 8.837% | $8.3696 | $8.37 | $8.35 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.83 | 7.307% | $7.3291 | $7.33 | $7.35 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.34 | 6.715% | $72.929 | $72.93 | $72.95 | $72.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.37 | 8.739% | $168.9478 | $168.95 | $168.95 | $168.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.30 | 6.137% | $25.7913 | $25.79 | $25.80 | $25.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.57 | 7.594% | $173.8396 | $173.84 | $173.85 | $173.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $596.53 | $635.8215 | $635.83 | $635.85 | $635.70 | |