| 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 | $173.96 | 4.365% | $181.5534 | $181.55 | $181.55 | $181.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.44 | 11.479% | $71.8371 | $71.84 | $71.85 | $71.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.84 | 4.130% | $23.7833 | $23.78 | $23.80 | $23.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.62 | 5.130% | $256.1177 | $256.12 | $256.10 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.97 | 12.260% | $6.7019 | $6.70 | $6.70 | $6.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.50 | 9.738% | $214.5378 | $214.54 | $214.55 | $214.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.54 | 8.482% | $6.0099 | $6.01 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $711.87 | $760.5411 | $760.54 | $760.55 | $760.50 | |