| 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 | $170.28 | 4.144% | $177.3364 | $177.34 | $177.35 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.44 | 3.434% | $152.5031 | $152.50 | $152.50 | $152.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.37 | 3.847% | $21.1536 | $21.15 | $21.15 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.74 | 8.309% | $25.7126 | $25.71 | $25.70 | $25.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.63 | 3.656% | $45.2251 | $45.23 | $45.25 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.79 | 7.308% | $13.7247 | $13.72 | $13.70 | $13.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $162.69 | 12.634% | $183.2443 | $183.24 | $183.25 | $183.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $580.94 | $618.8998 | $618.89 | $618.90 | $618.80 | |