| 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 | $171.77 | 4.525% | $179.5426 | $179.54 | $179.55 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.34 | 11.613% | $70.6957 | $70.70 | $70.70 | $70.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.31 | 7.669% | $135.9967 | $136.00 | $136.00 | $136.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.45 | 10.220% | $174.6436 | $174.64 | $174.65 | $174.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.59 | 4.796% | $14.2418 | $14.24 | $14.25 | $14.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.85 | 6.472% | $168.0661 | $168.07 | $168.05 | $168.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.70 | 7.126% | $264.2798 | $264.28 | $264.30 | $264.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $938.01 | $1,007.4663 | $1,007.47 | $1,007.50 | $1,007.40 | |