| 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 | $170.25 | 4.813% | $178.4441 | $178.44 | $178.45 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.70 | 5.551% | $16.5715 | $16.57 | $16.55 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.51 | 4.710% | $138.7512 | $138.75 | $138.75 | $138.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.54 | 13.677% | $27.8963 | $27.90 | $27.90 | $27.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.89 | 6.778% | $36.1871 | $36.19 | $36.20 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.46 | 11.697% | $109.9769 | $109.98 | $110.00 | $110.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.36 | 3.435% | $93.4639 | $93.46 | $93.45 | $93.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $565.71 | $601.2910 | $601.29 | $601.30 | $601.40 | |