| 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 | $152.44 | 11.872% | $170.5377 | $170.54 | $170.55 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.27 | 4.173% | $20.0741 | $20.07 | $20.05 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.75 | 4.171% | $176.8303 | $176.83 | $176.85 | $176.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.25 | 11.371% | $16.9841 | $16.98 | $17.00 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $165.62 | 8.423% | $179.5702 | $179.57 | $179.55 | $179.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.56 | 4.465% | $26.7013 | $26.70 | $26.70 | $26.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.97 | 8.492% | $240.8197 | $240.82 | $240.80 | $240.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $769.86 | $831.5174 | $831.51 | $831.50 | $831.50 | |