| 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 | $169.70 | 5.170% | $178.4735 | $178.47 | $178.45 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.96 | 10.701% | $81.8745 | $81.87 | $81.85 | $81.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.81 | 13.429% | $7.7245 | $7.72 | $7.70 | $7.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.80 | 11.197% | $243.299 | $243.30 | $243.30 | $243.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.74 | 10.166% | $10.7302 | $10.73 | $10.75 | $10.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $99.40 | 7.478% | $106.8331 | $106.83 | $106.85 | $106.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.36 | 6.447% | $40.8331 | $40.83 | $40.85 | $40.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $616.77 | $669.7679 | $669.75 | $669.75 | $669.70 | |