| 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 | $170.48 | 4.737% | $178.5556 | $178.56 | $178.55 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $10.65 | 11.255% | $11.8487 | $11.85 | $11.85 | $11.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.42 | 13.160% | $138.5305 | $138.53 | $138.55 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.95 | 12.196% | $260.2386 | $260.24 | $260.25 | $260.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.36 | 7.807% | $6.8565 | $6.86 | $6.85 | $6.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.35 | 11.174% | $63.7583 | $63.76 | $63.75 | $63.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.71 | 13.642% | $231.5001 | $231.50 | $231.50 | $231.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $802.92 | $891.2883 | $891.30 | $891.30 | $891.30 | |