| 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 | $170.80 | 3.804% | $177.2972 | $177.30 | $177.30 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $156.81 | 8.535% | $170.1937 | $170.19 | $170.20 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.52 | 8.583% | $10.3371 | $10.34 | $10.35 | $10.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.86 | 9.707% | $156.7274 | $156.73 | $156.75 | $156.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.62 | 6.800% | $22.0222 | $22.02 | $22.00 | $22.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.88 | 11.707% | $66.8902 | $66.89 | $66.90 | $66.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.48 | 5.117% | $258.0412 | $258.04 | $258.05 | $258.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $805.97 | $861.5090 | $861.51 | $861.55 | $861.40 | |