| 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 | $171.32 | 4.577% | $179.1613 | $179.16 | $179.15 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.41 | 6.174% | $179.8694 | $179.87 | $179.85 | $179.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.87 | 5.526% | $32.5759 | $32.58 | $32.60 | $32.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.63 | 10.681% | $60.465 | $60.47 | $60.45 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.32 | 4.202% | $92.0312 | $92.03 | $92.05 | $92.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.63 | 4.210% | $15.2459 | $15.25 | $15.25 | $15.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.31 | 3.615% | $118.4423 | $118.44 | $118.45 | $118.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $643.49 | $677.7910 | $677.80 | $677.80 | $677.80 | |