| 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 | $170.98 | 5.762% | $180.8319 | $180.83 | $180.85 | $180.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.36 | 3.448% | $39.6827 | $39.68 | $39.70 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.57 | 4.259% | $84.0015 | $84.00 | $84.00 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.73 | 7.753% | $69.7485 | $69.75 | $69.75 | $69.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $59.96 | 13.697% | $68.1727 | $68.17 | $68.15 | $68.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.42 | 6.574% | $266.8826 | $266.88 | $266.90 | $266.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.72 | 10.666% | $18.5034 | $18.50 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $681.74 | $727.8233 | $727.81 | $727.85 | $727.80 | |