| 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 | $170.93 | 4.555% | $178.7159 | $178.72 | $178.70 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.47 | 9.738% | $157.4411 | $157.44 | $157.45 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.70 | 10.235% | $81.2432 | $81.24 | $81.25 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.98 | 8.621% | $29.3059 | $29.31 | $29.30 | $29.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.94 | 12.173% | $189.5051 | $189.51 | $189.50 | $189.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.50 | 11.803% | $54.2245 | $54.22 | $54.20 | $54.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.72 | 6.780% | $157.7354 | $157.74 | $157.75 | $157.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $780.24 | $848.1711 | $848.18 | $848.15 | $848.00 | |