| 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 | $172.43 | 3.412% | $178.3133 | $178.31 | $178.30 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.41 | 6.230% | $9.9962 | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.71 | 13.414% | $168.658 | $168.66 | $168.65 | $168.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.32 | 6.558% | $67.4725 | $67.47 | $67.45 | $67.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.28 | 8.629% | $32.8929 | $32.89 | $32.90 | $32.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.91 | 4.475% | $6.1745 | $6.17 | $6.15 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.71 | 5.624% | $49.337 | $49.34 | $49.35 | $49.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $476.77 | $512.8444 | $512.84 | $512.80 | $512.90 | |