| 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 | $173.71 | 4.107% | $180.8443 | $180.84 | $180.85 | $180.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.95 | 11.483% | $14.437 | $14.44 | $14.45 | $14.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.30 | 12.131% | $101.2543 | $101.25 | $101.25 | $101.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.56 | 8.247% | $22.2556 | $22.26 | $22.25 | $22.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.50 | 6.507% | $158.1629 | $158.16 | $158.15 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.27 | 7.834% | $71.4616 | $71.46 | $71.45 | $71.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.88 | 12.518% | $159.6405 | $159.64 | $159.65 | $159.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $654.17 | $708.0562 | $708.05 | $708.05 | $708.10 | |