| 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 | $171.94 | 4.605% | $179.8578 | $179.86 | $179.85 | $179.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.27 | 11.187% | $93.6973 | $93.70 | $93.70 | $93.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.69 | 12.126% | $184.6603 | $184.66 | $184.65 | $184.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.61 | 7.766% | $41.6085 | $41.61 | $41.60 | $41.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.62 | 4.346% | $48.6461 | $48.65 | $48.65 | $48.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.87 | 5.458% | $7.245 | $7.25 | $7.25 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.32 | 3.516% | $157.6756 | $157.68 | $157.70 | $157.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $665.32 | $713.3906 | $713.41 | $713.40 | $713.40 | |