| 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 | $170.77 | 6.414% | $181.7232 | $181.72 | $181.70 | $181.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $190.61 | 12.284% | $214.0245 | $214.02 | $214.00 | $214.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.35 | 10.741% | $94.5174 | $94.52 | $94.50 | $94.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.79 | 3.584% | $49.5028 | $49.50 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.40 | 10.738% | $179.8385 | $179.84 | $179.85 | $179.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.46 | 6.120% | $107.6694 | $107.67 | $107.65 | $107.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.58 | 3.763% | $44.1823 | $44.18 | $44.20 | $44.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $800.96 | $871.4581 | $871.45 | $871.40 | $871.40 | |