| 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 | $170.87 | 4.685% | $178.8753 | $178.88 | $178.90 | $178.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.59 | 10.167% | $84.3769 | $84.38 | $84.40 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.59 | 5.389% | $10.1068 | $10.11 | $10.10 | $10.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.81 | 11.497% | $61.1115 | $61.11 | $61.10 | $61.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.55 | 6.474% | $58.0816 | $58.08 | $58.10 | $58.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.97 | 12.257% | $273.8734 | $273.87 | $273.85 | $273.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.61 | 5.399% | $100.772 | $100.77 | $100.75 | $100.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $705.99 | $767.1975 | $767.20 | $767.20 | $767.30 | |