| 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 | $170.88 | 4.850% | $179.1677 | $179.17 | $179.15 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.42 | 10.662% | $17.0641 | $17.06 | $17.05 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.50 | 7.725% | $33.9334 | $33.93 | $33.95 | $33.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.53 | 11.716% | $148.0572 | $148.06 | $148.05 | $148.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.70 | 8.700% | $60.5459 | $60.55 | $60.55 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.75 | 11.341% | $75.4335 | $75.43 | $75.45 | $75.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.40 | 9.817% | $97.0782 | $97.08 | $97.10 | $97.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $562.18 | $611.2800 | $611.28 | $611.30 | $611.30 | |