| 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 | $170.72 | 3.413% | $176.5467 | $176.55 | $176.55 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $211.85 | 3.237% | $218.7076 | $218.71 | $218.70 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.34 | 13.709% | $95.9022 | $95.90 | $95.90 | $95.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.79 | 12.785% | $143.0001 | $143.00 | $143.00 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $65.33 | 8.427% | $70.8354 | $70.84 | $70.85 | $70.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.25 | 6.457% | $6.6536 | $6.65 | $6.65 | $6.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $66.69 | 3.430% | $68.9775 | $68.98 | $69.00 | $69.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $731.97 | $780.6231 | $780.63 | $780.65 | $780.60 | |