| 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 | $170.60 | 3.368% | $176.3458 | $176.35 | $176.35 | $176.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.99 | 12.847% | $90.2663 | $90.27 | $90.25 | $90.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.28 | 6.420% | $66.2784 | $66.28 | $66.30 | $66.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.88 | 8.205% | $84.2701 | $84.27 | $84.25 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.49 | 3.313% | $38.732 | $38.73 | $38.75 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.40 | 4.540% | $164.546 | $164.55 | $164.55 | $164.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.46 | 5.142% | $161.3509 | $161.35 | $161.35 | $161.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $739.10 | $781.7895 | $781.80 | $781.80 | $781.80 | |