| 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 | $166.84 | 3.784% | $173.1532 | $173.15 | $173.15 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.89 | 4.103% | $9.2548 | $9.25 | $9.25 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.65 | 11.258% | $50.7893 | $50.79 | $50.80 | $50.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.73 | 11.720% | $128.1764 | $128.18 | $128.20 | $128.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.41 | 9.302% | $90.0758 | $90.08 | $90.10 | $90.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.54 | 4.836% | $5.8079 | $5.81 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.41 | 10.649% | $249.4139 | $249.41 | $249.40 | $249.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $649.47 | $706.6713 | $706.67 | $706.70 | $706.80 | |