| 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 | $171.40 | 5.165% | $180.2528 | $180.25 | $180.25 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.53 | 12.574% | $24.2372 | $24.24 | $24.25 | $24.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.64 | 3.426% | $197.1713 | $197.17 | $197.15 | $197.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.54 | 3.613% | $180.8461 | $180.85 | $180.85 | $180.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.65 | 3.475% | $5.8463 | $5.85 | $5.85 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.85 | 10.680% | $196.8444 | $196.84 | $196.85 | $196.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.26 | 5.585% | $175.5456 | $175.55 | $175.55 | $175.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $907.87 | $960.7437 | $960.75 | $960.75 | $960.60 | |