| 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 | $170.38 | 4.761% | $178.4918 | $178.49 | $178.50 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.30 | 13.385% | $7.1433 | $7.14 | $7.15 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.99 | 5.502% | $27.42 | $27.42 | $27.40 | $27.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.78 | 7.322% | $211.1882 | $211.19 | $211.20 | $211.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.25 | 6.285% | $16.2085 | $16.21 | $16.20 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.99 | 6.565% | $193.9376 | $193.94 | $193.95 | $193.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.34 | 13.767% | $157.3853 | $157.39 | $157.40 | $157.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $735.03 | $791.7747 | $791.78 | $791.80 | $791.70 | |