| 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 | $170.82 | 4.799% | $179.0177 | $179.02 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.54 | 6.768% | $166.0669 | $166.07 | $166.05 | $166.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.34 | 10.444% | $7.0021 | $7.00 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $59.35 | 12.457% | $66.7432 | $66.74 | $66.75 | $66.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $64.91 | 10.478% | $71.7113 | $71.71 | $71.70 | $71.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.36 | 7.112% | $34.6614 | $34.66 | $34.65 | $34.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.82 | 7.685% | $49.3413 | $49.34 | $49.35 | $49.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $535.14 | $574.5439 | $574.54 | $574.50 | $574.50 | |