| 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 | $170.97 | 5.106% | $179.6997 | $179.70 | $179.70 | $179.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.64 | 4.804% | $91.8502 | $91.85 | $91.85 | $91.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.48 | 10.809% | $170.0697 | $170.07 | $170.05 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.77 | 7.697% | $105.2954 | $105.30 | $105.30 | $105.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.62 | 12.616% | $162.8653 | $162.87 | $162.85 | $162.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.57 | 13.829% | $181.6369 | $181.64 | $181.65 | $181.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.41 | 8.268% | $244.0469 | $244.05 | $244.05 | $244.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,039.46 | $1,135.4641 | $1,135.48 | $1,135.45 | $1,135.50 | |