| 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 | $170.90 | 3.403% | $176.7157 | $176.72 | $176.70 | $176.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.86 | 3.499% | $30.9048 | $30.90 | $30.90 | $30.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.86 | 8.757% | $229.325 | $229.33 | $229.35 | $229.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.54 | 3.362% | $30.5331 | $30.53 | $30.55 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.31 | 3.510% | $36.5494 | $36.55 | $36.55 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.90 | 8.512% | $110.5737 | $110.57 | $110.55 | $110.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.51 | 11.609% | $13.9623 | $13.96 | $13.95 | $14.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $590.88 | $628.5640 | $628.56 | $628.55 | $628.50 | |