| 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 | $170.93 | 6.705% | $182.3909 | $182.39 | $182.40 | $182.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.75 | 3.316% | $52.4329 | $52.43 | $52.45 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.97 | 7.516% | $208.5488 | $208.55 | $208.55 | $208.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $67.82 | 9.339% | $74.1537 | $74.15 | $74.15 | $74.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.30 | 9.871% | $58.5612 | $58.56 | $58.55 | $58.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.43 | 7.157% | $180.4845 | $180.48 | $180.50 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.75 | 4.832% | $115.0531 | $115.05 | $115.05 | $115.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $814.95 | $871.6251 | $871.61 | $871.65 | $871.70 | |