| 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 | $171.58 | 4.724% | $179.6854 | $179.69 | $179.70 | $179.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.51 | 6.468% | $162.3743 | $162.37 | $162.35 | $162.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.46 | 8.328% | $154.3241 | $154.32 | $154.30 | $154.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.85 | 11.120% | $43.1701 | $43.17 | $43.15 | $43.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.53 | 3.102% | $23.2289 | $23.23 | $23.25 | $23.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.78 | 11.190% | $49.7909 | $49.79 | $49.80 | $49.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $66.99 | 9.574% | $73.4036 | $73.40 | $73.40 | $73.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $639.70 | $685.9773 | $685.97 | $685.95 | $686.00 | |