| 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 | $170.40 | 4.657% | $178.3355 | $178.34 | $178.35 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.50 | 8.349% | $51.4658 | $51.47 | $51.45 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.54 | 8.223% | $261.4018 | $261.40 | $261.40 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.98 | 7.179% | $129.6652 | $129.67 | $129.65 | $129.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.82 | 4.834% | $174.8841 | $174.88 | $174.90 | $174.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $99.41 | 6.382% | $105.7543 | $105.75 | $105.75 | $105.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.65 | 6.183% | $172.7066 | $172.71 | $172.70 | $172.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,009.30 | $1,074.2133 | $1,074.22 | $1,074.20 | $1,074.30 | |