| 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 | $171.26 | 4.336% | $178.6858 | $178.69 | $178.70 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.49 | 4.547% | $50.6948 | $50.69 | $50.70 | $50.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.25 | 13.414% | $19.5639 | $19.56 | $19.55 | $19.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.70 | 12.326% | $229.9313 | $229.93 | $229.95 | $229.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.73 | 6.235% | $203.6844 | $203.68 | $203.70 | $203.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.77 | 10.589% | $56.146 | $56.15 | $56.15 | $56.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.39 | 8.821% | $12.3947 | $12.39 | $12.40 | $12.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $695.59 | $751.1009 | $751.09 | $751.15 | $751.10 | |