| 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 | $170.71 | 3.597% | $176.8504 | $176.85 | $176.85 | $176.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.77 | 13.406% | $47.3697 | $47.37 | $47.35 | $47.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $106.27 | 7.533% | $114.2753 | $114.28 | $114.30 | $114.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.94 | 4.450% | $39.6283 | $39.63 | $39.65 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.95 | 8.126% | $19.4086 | $19.41 | $19.40 | $19.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.64 | 13.423% | $131.1624 | $131.16 | $131.15 | $131.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $22.29 | 9.420% | $24.3897 | $24.39 | $24.40 | $24.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $512.57 | $553.0844 | $553.09 | $553.10 | $553.20 | |