| 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 | $170.38 | 3.856% | $176.9499 | $176.95 | $176.95 | $176.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.29 | 8.611% | $95.8927 | $95.89 | $95.90 | $95.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $156.96 | 4.402% | $163.8694 | $163.87 | $163.85 | $163.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.48 | 8.121% | $8.0875 | $8.09 | $8.10 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.74 | 11.572% | $19.7929 | $19.79 | $19.80 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.96 | 9.366% | $183.6911 | $183.69 | $183.70 | $183.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.67 | 12.123% | $91.5709 | $91.57 | $91.55 | $91.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $690.48 | $739.8544 | $739.85 | $739.85 | $739.90 | |