| 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 | $171.39 | 3.589% | $177.5412 | $177.54 | $177.55 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.81 | 13.210% | $43.9368 | $43.94 | $43.95 | $43.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.62 | 9.109% | $178.5241 | $178.52 | $178.50 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.54 | 4.130% | $38.0491 | $38.05 | $38.05 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.89 | 11.740% | $110.4997 | $110.50 | $110.50 | $110.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.69 | 3.820% | $167.8666 | $167.87 | $167.85 | $167.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.78 | 5.566% | $49.3838 | $49.38 | $49.40 | $49.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $717.72 | $765.8013 | $765.80 | $765.80 | $765.70 | |