| 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 | $172.70 | 4.675% | $180.7737 | $180.77 | $180.75 | $180.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.73 | 3.459% | $147.667 | $147.67 | $147.65 | $147.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.42 | 7.831% | $43.5853 | $43.59 | $43.60 | $43.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.71 | 6.276% | $31.5746 | $31.57 | $31.55 | $31.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $92.76 | 12.166% | $104.0452 | $104.05 | $104.05 | $104.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.26 | 5.555% | $32.9965 | $33.00 | $33.00 | $33.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.95 | 8.793% | $71.749 | $71.75 | $71.75 | $71.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $575.53 | $612.3913 | $612.40 | $612.35 | $612.40 | |