| 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 | $170.58 | 4.431% | $178.1384 | $178.14 | $178.15 | $178.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.63 | 3.175% | $167.7935 | $167.79 | $167.80 | $167.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.85 | 9.666% | $146.7879 | $146.79 | $146.80 | $146.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.60 | 7.532% | $51.1852 | $51.19 | $51.20 | $51.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.54 | 7.831% | $209.7744 | $209.77 | $209.75 | $209.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.74 | 4.136% | $5.9774 | $5.98 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.59 | 3.594% | $99.0255 | $99.03 | $99.05 | $99.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $810.53 | $858.6823 | $858.69 | $858.75 | $858.70 | |