| 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 | $172.40 | 4.367% | $179.9287 | $179.93 | $179.95 | $179.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $127.81 | 5.496% | $134.8344 | $134.83 | $134.85 | $134.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.35 | 5.426% | $23.5627 | $23.56 | $23.55 | $23.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.88 | 7.741% | $104.3795 | $104.38 | $104.40 | $104.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.47 | 6.748% | $141.4091 | $141.41 | $141.40 | $141.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.61 | 8.870% | $125.8646 | $125.86 | $125.85 | $125.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.82 | 4.589% | $7.133 | $7.13 | $7.15 | $7.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $674.34 | $717.1120 | $717.10 | $717.15 | $717.10 | |