| 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 | $170.61 | 4.467% | $178.2311 | $178.23 | $178.25 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.62 | 3.223% | $14.059 | $14.06 | $14.05 | $14.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.51 | 3.697% | $31.638 | $31.64 | $31.65 | $31.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.90 | 6.227% | $157.1097 | $157.11 | $157.10 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.88 | 3.249% | $38.0782 | $38.08 | $38.10 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.41 | 3.339% | $85.1617 | $85.16 | $85.15 | $85.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.70 | 4.508% | $184.6656 | $184.67 | $184.65 | $184.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $658.63 | $688.9433 | $688.95 | $688.95 | $689.00 | |