| 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 | $170.48 | 4.687% | $178.4704 | $178.47 | $178.45 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.28 | 3.705% | $64.5875 | $64.59 | $64.60 | $64.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.29 | 12.126% | $33.963 | $33.96 | $33.95 | $34.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.39 | 8.660% | $142.7684 | $142.77 | $142.75 | $142.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.43 | 9.210% | $7.0222 | $7.02 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.77 | 4.540% | $8.1228 | $8.12 | $8.10 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.66 | 7.345% | $156.3587 | $156.36 | $156.35 | $156.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $554.30 | $591.2930 | $591.29 | $591.20 | $591.40 | |