| 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 | $172.38 | 4.159% | $179.5493 | $179.55 | $179.55 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.28 | 4.648% | $6.5719 | $6.57 | $6.55 | $6.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.25 | 13.531% | $25.2606 | $25.26 | $25.25 | $25.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.98 | 7.872% | $71.1739 | $71.17 | $71.15 | $71.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.81 | 11.519% | $190.4856 | $190.49 | $190.50 | $190.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.39 | 7.232% | $24.0092 | $24.01 | $24.00 | $24.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $92.70 | 10.257% | $102.2082 | $102.21 | $102.20 | $102.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $552.79 | $599.2587 | $599.26 | $599.20 | $599.30 | |