| 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 | $165.70 | 3.623% | $171.7033 | $171.70 | $171.70 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.66 | 5.706% | $71.5207 | $71.52 | $71.50 | $71.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.86 | 5.857% | $138.5245 | $138.52 | $138.50 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.89 | 8.189% | $38.829 | $38.83 | $38.85 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.94 | 6.254% | $105.1277 | $105.13 | $105.15 | $105.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.65 | 9.667% | $175.0834 | $175.08 | $175.10 | $175.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.98 | 12.803% | $9.0017 | $9.00 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $666.68 | $709.7903 | $709.78 | $709.80 | $709.70 | |