| 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 | $170.36 | 4.206% | $177.5253 | $177.53 | $177.55 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.65 | 6.476% | $9.2102 | $9.21 | $9.20 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.97 | 13.739% | $204.6961 | $204.70 | $204.70 | $204.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.34 | 7.767% | $5.7548 | $5.75 | $5.75 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.75 | 12.380% | $179.5271 | $179.53 | $179.55 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.65 | 9.720% | $22.6572 | $22.66 | $22.65 | $22.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.96 | 3.394% | $139.5405 | $139.54 | $139.55 | $139.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $679.68 | $738.9112 | $738.92 | $738.95 | $738.90 | |