| 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 | $158.34 | 9.175% | $172.8677 | $172.87 | $172.85 | $172.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.26 | 3.161% | $15.7424 | $15.74 | $15.75 | $15.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.30 | 11.832% | $47.3049 | $47.30 | $47.30 | $47.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.49 | 5.503% | $195.6975 | $195.70 | $195.70 | $195.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.93 | 12.610% | $19.0649 | $19.06 | $19.05 | $19.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.62 | 5.500% | $62.8991 | $62.90 | $62.90 | $62.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.40 | 10.476% | $183.8321 | $183.83 | $183.85 | $183.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $644.34 | $697.4086 | $697.40 | $697.40 | $697.40 | |