| 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 | $171.61 | 5.103% | $180.3673 | $180.37 | $180.35 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.38 | 12.478% | $63.4151 | $63.42 | $63.40 | $63.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.78 | 4.758% | $77.2905 | $77.29 | $77.30 | $77.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.89 | 8.700% | $128.1464 | $128.15 | $128.15 | $128.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.91 | 11.356% | $213.7033 | $213.70 | $213.70 | $213.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.89 | 11.108% | $44.321 | $44.32 | $44.30 | $44.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.89 | 7.290% | $48.1625 | $48.16 | $48.15 | $48.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $696.35 | $755.4061 | $755.41 | $755.35 | $755.40 | |