| 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 | $170.60 | 4.632% | $178.5022 | $178.50 | $178.50 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.30 | 5.619% | $7.7102 | $7.71 | $7.70 | $7.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.54 | 8.408% | $254.2601 | $254.26 | $254.25 | $254.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.44 | 8.476% | $158.8523 | $158.85 | $158.85 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.26 | 9.534% | $160.2044 | $160.20 | $160.20 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.48 | 8.159% | $63.2514 | $63.25 | $63.25 | $63.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.58 | 5.445% | $19.5917 | $19.59 | $19.60 | $19.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $782.20 | $842.3723 | $842.36 | $842.35 | $842.50 | |