| 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 | $170.51 | 5.396% | $179.7107 | $179.71 | $179.70 | $179.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.87 | 5.221% | $68.2569 | $68.26 | $68.25 | $68.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.94 | 5.579% | $21.0525 | $21.05 | $21.05 | $21.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.80 | 5.818% | $147.9336 | $147.93 | $147.95 | $147.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.88 | 6.520% | $125.5658 | $125.57 | $125.55 | $125.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.76 | 13.838% | $54.369 | $54.37 | $54.35 | $54.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.28 | 9.212% | $140.0972 | $140.10 | $140.10 | $140.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $689.04 | $736.9857 | $736.99 | $736.95 | $737.10 | |