| 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 | $170.29 | 6.166% | $180.7901 | $180.79 | $180.80 | $180.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $192.75 | 5.785% | $203.9006 | $203.90 | $203.90 | $203.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.97 | 11.267% | $177.9938 | $177.99 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.61 | 3.105% | $50.1193 | $50.12 | $50.10 | $50.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.49 | 13.102% | $158.897 | $158.90 | $158.90 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.30 | 13.822% | $34.4881 | $34.49 | $34.50 | $34.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $112.69 | 7.265% | $120.8769 | $120.88 | $120.90 | $120.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $855.10 | $927.0658 | $927.07 | $927.10 | $927.10 | |