| 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 | $169.69 | 5.728% | $179.4098 | $179.41 | $179.40 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $103.69 | 12.284% | $116.4273 | $116.43 | $116.45 | $116.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.85 | 9.284% | $6.3931 | $6.39 | $6.40 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.36 | 11.292% | $42.6916 | $42.69 | $42.70 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.64 | 10.394% | $19.4735 | $19.47 | $19.45 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.34 | 9.812% | $181.5632 | $181.56 | $181.55 | $181.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.34 | 5.590% | $186.1974 | $186.20 | $186.20 | $186.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $676.91 | $732.1559 | $732.15 | $732.15 | $732.20 | |