| 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 | $171.33 | 3.679% | $177.6332 | $177.63 | $177.65 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.49 | 4.494% | $73.6578 | $73.66 | $73.65 | $73.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.98 | 3.291% | $40.2628 | $40.26 | $40.25 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.56 | 4.352% | $44.4122 | $44.41 | $44.40 | $44.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.41 | 7.723% | $159.8717 | $159.87 | $159.85 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.67 | 5.298% | $36.5068 | $36.51 | $36.50 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.72 | 13.269% | $84.6346 | $84.63 | $84.65 | $84.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $581.16 | $616.9791 | $616.97 | $616.95 | $617.00 | |