| 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 | $171.88 | 4.372% | $179.3946 | $179.39 | $179.40 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.44 | 10.872% | $28.2058 | $28.21 | $28.20 | $28.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.54 | 13.454% | $49.3979 | $49.40 | $49.40 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.73 | 5.828% | $212.4285 | $212.43 | $212.45 | $212.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.87 | 6.470% | $56.2907 | $56.29 | $56.30 | $56.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $99.74 | 7.661% | $107.3811 | $107.38 | $107.40 | $107.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.34 | 5.303% | $170.9489 | $170.95 | $170.95 | $170.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $756.54 | $804.0475 | $804.05 | $804.10 | $804.00 | |