| 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 | $170.46 | 4.237% | $177.6824 | $177.68 | $177.70 | $177.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.90 | 4.583% | $81.4702 | $81.47 | $81.45 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.52 | 6.660% | $75.2166 | $75.22 | $75.20 | $75.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.71 | 7.817% | $189.4453 | $189.45 | $189.45 | $189.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.92 | 5.711% | $251.5076 | $251.51 | $251.50 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.46 | 13.489% | $152.5973 | $152.60 | $152.60 | $152.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.41 | 10.303% | $170.3189 | $170.32 | $170.30 | $170.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,021.38 | $1,098.2383 | $1,098.25 | $1,098.20 | $1,098.20 | |