| 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 | $171.67 | 4.306% | $179.0621 | $179.06 | $179.05 | $179.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.50 | 13.567% | $55.08 | $55.08 | $55.10 | $55.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.87 | 13.865% | $257.1869 | $257.19 | $257.20 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $119.71 | 8.256% | $129.5933 | $129.59 | $129.60 | $129.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.41 | 7.798% | $36.0153 | $36.02 | $36.00 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.48 | 4.788% | $30.8915 | $30.89 | $30.90 | $30.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.82 | 8.598% | $74.7371 | $74.74 | $74.75 | $74.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $697.46 | $762.5662 | $762.57 | $762.60 | $762.60 | |