| 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 | $171.42 | 4.750% | $179.5625 | $179.56 | $179.55 | $179.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.54 | 3.113% | $7.7747 | $7.77 | $7.75 | $7.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.59 | 12.364% | $126.5106 | $126.51 | $126.50 | $126.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.45 | 10.853% | $83.6386 | $83.64 | $83.65 | $83.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.99 | 6.373% | $46.7935 | $46.79 | $46.80 | $46.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.46 | 7.752% | $93.1624 | $93.16 | $93.15 | $93.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.72 | 10.641% | $165.6517 | $165.65 | $165.65 | $165.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $647.17 | $703.0940 | $703.08 | $703.05 | $703.20 | |