| 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 | $174.41 | 3.647% | $180.7707 | $180.77 | $180.75 | $180.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.67 | 5.551% | $140.0345 | $140.03 | $140.05 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.75 | 9.771% | $20.5821 | $20.58 | $20.60 | $20.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.76 | 10.817% | $45.169 | $45.17 | $45.15 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.72 | 4.334% | $75.8717 | $75.87 | $75.85 | $75.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.60 | 5.764% | $157.1653 | $157.17 | $157.15 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.66 | 3.811% | $86.8483 | $86.85 | $86.85 | $86.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $671.57 | $706.4416 | $706.44 | $706.40 | $706.50 | |