| 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 | $171.41 | 4.217% | $178.6384 | $178.64 | $178.65 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.94 | 10.471% | $35.2844 | $35.28 | $35.30 | $35.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.54 | 9.681% | $6.0763 | $6.08 | $6.10 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.36 | 9.349% | $167.6976 | $167.70 | $167.70 | $167.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.30 | 12.840% | $54.5017 | $54.50 | $54.50 | $54.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.53 | 8.529% | $180.7333 | $180.73 | $180.75 | $180.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.41 | 3.224% | $65.4543 | $65.45 | $65.45 | $65.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $640.49 | $688.3860 | $688.38 | $688.45 | $688.40 | |