| 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 | $170.55 | 4.626% | $178.4396 | $178.44 | $178.45 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.25 | 9.627% | $18.9107 | $18.91 | $18.90 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $116.89 | 7.147% | $125.2441 | $125.24 | $125.25 | $125.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $93.74 | 12.703% | $105.6478 | $105.65 | $105.65 | $105.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.85 | 9.245% | $61.0133 | $61.01 | $61.00 | $61.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.67 | 7.872% | $190.5775 | $190.58 | $190.60 | $190.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.83 | 11.177% | $8.7052 | $8.71 | $8.70 | $8.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $638.78 | $688.5382 | $688.54 | $688.55 | $688.40 | |