| 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 | $172.32 | 4.105% | $179.3937 | $179.39 | $179.40 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.38 | 11.782% | $49.6089 | $49.61 | $49.60 | $49.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.46 | 6.823% | $30.4018 | $30.40 | $30.40 | $30.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.68 | 11.824% | $74.5642 | $74.56 | $74.55 | $74.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.41 | 13.152% | $97.7746 | $97.77 | $97.75 | $97.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.72 | 9.387% | $194.4026 | $194.40 | $194.40 | $194.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.28 | 10.664% | $52.3219 | $52.32 | $52.30 | $52.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $623.25 | $678.4677 | $678.45 | $678.40 | $678.50 | |