| 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 | $173.28 | 3.685% | $179.6654 | $179.67 | $179.65 | $179.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.33 | 4.792% | $49.5981 | $49.60 | $49.60 | $49.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.38 | 10.779% | $258.536 | $258.54 | $258.55 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.40 | 4.833% | $71.7058 | $71.71 | $71.70 | $71.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.46 | 5.207% | $34.1502 | $34.15 | $34.15 | $34.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.70 | 8.472% | $180.8228 | $180.82 | $180.80 | $180.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.31 | 8.830% | $173.3771 | $173.38 | $173.40 | $173.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $880.86 | $947.8554 | $947.87 | $947.85 | $947.90 | |