| 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 | $172.25 | 4.250% | $179.5706 | $179.57 | $179.55 | $179.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.29 | 8.827% | $204.9104 | $204.91 | $204.90 | $204.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.36 | 7.711% | $24.0842 | $24.08 | $24.10 | $24.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.57 | 6.474% | $8.0601 | $8.06 | $8.05 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $60.59 | 13.283% | $68.6382 | $68.64 | $68.65 | $68.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.69 | 8.606% | $148.4535 | $148.45 | $148.45 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.49 | 5.661% | $75.537 | $75.54 | $75.55 | $75.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $659.24 | $709.2540 | $709.25 | $709.25 | $709.30 | |