| 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 | $169.57 | 5.723% | $179.2745 | $179.27 | $179.25 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.84 | 9.865% | $51.4608 | $51.46 | $51.45 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.30 | 6.402% | $8.8314 | $8.83 | $8.85 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.96 | 9.297% | $113.6252 | $113.63 | $113.65 | $113.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $64.82 | 5.421% | $68.3339 | $68.33 | $68.35 | $68.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.50 | 7.811% | $10.242 | $10.24 | $10.25 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.68 | 3.197% | $193.6801 | $193.68 | $193.70 | $193.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $590.67 | $625.4479 | $625.44 | $625.50 | $625.40 | |