| 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 | $156.40 | 13.650% | $177.7486 | $177.75 | $177.75 | $177.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.44 | 9.151% | $28.8595 | $28.86 | $28.85 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.77 | 13.835% | $52.1023 | $52.10 | $52.10 | $52.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.65 | 4.846% | $74.0737 | $74.07 | $74.05 | $74.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.50 | 7.193% | $5.8956 | $5.90 | $5.90 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.66 | 8.354% | $182.7499 | $182.75 | $182.75 | $182.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.96 | 11.840% | $180.0177 | $180.02 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $634.38 | $701.4473 | $701.45 | $701.40 | $701.40 | |